Sunday lunches are quite the ordeal at my house, particularly when the weather is good. We make it a point to eat out in the garden, listening to the birds chirping and talk even more, because we never tire of each other’s stories! My dad came to me one day and asked me to make a French style stew with mushrooms. A red wine bottle made its way to us and he felt that was the best use of it! So here is a recipe that is ridiculously easy to make, adapted to the Indian ingredients, made quickly. I served it with mashed potatoes, warm bread rolls and a garlic parsley butter. I mention using vegetable stock, but I have used plain water many times and works just great, but those times I do let it cook a bit longer. For those asking for a sub for the wine – sorry I don’t have any suggestions there!