Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Milk (vegan)

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 red chilli, finely chopped or ½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp grated lemon rind
275ml vegetable stock or water
450ml coconut milk
100g French beans cut in 1 inch slices
100g aubergines, cubed salad and pressed for 30minutes, rinsed and drained.
100g cabbage coarsely chopped
Salt to taste

1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan; add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is softened. Add the chili and lemon rind, stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the stock or water and the coconut milk and bring to a low boil, stirring. Put in the French beans and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the aubergines and simmer for anptjer 3 minutes.
3. Finally add the cabbage and the salt and simmer until all the vegetables are just tender.