Egyptian Red Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 eggplant, peeled and chopped
• 2 green chiles, sliced
• 1/2 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon each: coriander and cardamom powder
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons sweet basil
• a few threads of saffron, or 1/2 teaspoon american saffron
• 28 ounces can plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can garbanzo beans.
• 2 cups filtered water
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed