5Senses | Elevated Vegetable Stew

• Oil, 1/4 cup

• Cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon

• 5Senses black pepper whole, 5–6

• 5Senses bay leaves, whole, 1

• Onion, 1 small, sliced

• Garlic cloves, 3, chopped

• Tomato, 1 small, chopped

• Peas, 1 cup

• Carrots, 2 medium, sliced

• French beans, 1 cup

• Potatoes, 2 medium, diced

• Water, 1 cup

• Salt, 1 teaspoon

• 5Senses black pepper, whole or crushed, for finishing

• Coriander leaves, 1 tablespoon

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, whole black pepper, and bay leaves; cook for 20–30 seconds until aromatic.
2. Add sliced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add chopped garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
3. Add chopped tomato and cook briefly for about a minute, mixing well.
4. Add peas, carrots, French beans, and potatoes. Mix to combine.
5. Add water and salt, stir well, then cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Lightly crush black pepper and sprinkle it over the stew; add coriander leaves, mix gently, and serve hot.