Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the VEGETABLE and COOKING TERM until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the SPICE, VEGETABLE, FRUIT, and salt, and cook for 1 minute. Add the COOKING LIQUID and VEGETABLE and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for TIME or until starting to thicken. Stir in the PROTEIN and simmer until the PROTEIN is cooked through, about TIME. Stir in the ANOTHER COOKING LIQUID and COOKING METHOD until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes, or until the desired consistency. Serve with hot cooked STARCH and HERB.