Chop 2 large onions and 3 cloves garlic. Saute in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add:

2 c. chopped zucchini (yellow and green)
1 c. chopped carrots
1 med. eggplant, chopped
1 lg. can tomatoes (puree first)
2 cans kidney beans (or 1 pkg. dry kidney beans - cook ahead of time)

Add water if needed. Add the following spices, vary the amounts according to taste (amounts here are minimums) :

2 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. cumin
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice

Simmer 2 to 3 hours. Serve over brown rice.