Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 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