Vegetable And Lentil Hotpot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups asst raw vegetables, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (potato, pumpkin, sweet potato, green beans are a nice combo)
1 onion, diced
1 (440 g) can tomatoes
3/4 cup red lentil
2 cups water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon crushed ginger

Preparation

Heat oil and saute onion and garlic in sacuepan for 2 minutes or until onion has softened.
Add all spices and saute for a further minute or so.
Add all other ingredients and simmer covered, stirring every few minutes for about 25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are cooked.