You will need:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 red capsicum, diced
  • 2 zucchinis, diced
  • 1 medium eggplant, diced
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 100g dried apricots, quartered
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 300ml hot vegetable stock
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Chopped parsley
  • Cous cous
  • Natural yoghurt

Let's make it:

Step 1:

Press BROWN function. Adjust the time to 8 minutes. Press START/STOP and allow to preheat.

Step 2:

Add the oil to the cooking pot, along with the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring until softened.

Step 3:

Stir in spices and continue cooking for a further minute. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well. Secure lid and ensure steam release valve is in seal (closed) position.

Step 4:

Select the BEANS/CHILI and set a cook time of 10 minutes.

Step 5:

Once the unit has finished cooking, allow a natural release time of 5 minutes then remove the lid.

Step 6:

Take out the cinnamon sticks and adjust the seasoning.

Step 7:

Serve with chopped parsley, a touch of natural yoghurt and accompany with a fragrant cous cous.