Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    oil
   2      large   clov  garlic -- minced
   1                    jalapeno chile -- (seeded, if
                        -- desired), minced
   2      small         onions -- chopped
   1      large         carrot -- chopped
   1                    granny smith apple -- peeled and chopped
   3      teaspoons     curry powder -- madras preferred
                        -- (to 5 tsp)
     1/4  cup           tomato paste
   2      cups          cider
   2      cups          vegetable bouillon
   1      teaspoon      salt
                        freshly ground pepper
   2      16 oz bags    frozen mixed vegetables -- (broccoli,
                        cauliflower and carrots)
                        (cooked according to instructions) --
                        well drained

Preparation:

Heat oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add garlic, jalapeno, onions, carrot and apple. Cook until onions are tender, about 4 minutes. Add curry powder, tomato paste, cider, bouillon, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Can be made 2 days ahead to this point and refrigerated, or frozen as long as 3 months. To serve, combine sauce and vegetables and heat through.