1/2 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch asafoetida powder (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 quart water, or as needed