June 26, 2006 at 10:18 pm (Main Dishes)

PUMPKIN STEW 

  • 2 or 3 onions
  • 4 cups of diced pumpkin or squash
  • 1/2 tsp each, cumin, coriander, powdered ginger
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4 cup millet or barley
  • 6 or more cups water
  • 3 to 4 cups of chopped root vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, parsnips etc
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or miso

In a large pot, saute onions.
When golden brown add the other vegetables, spices, and water.
Bring all of this to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered for 1/2 hour or until pumpkin, vegetables, and grains are soft.
The taste is delicious, and it and freezes well.