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Vegetarian Chili, A Super Bowl Delight!
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Recipe type: Curries
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6
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A perfect one-pot meal and let’s not forget that it’s not just substantial but it’s healthy as well. We consider Chili perfect for a game but who says that it has to be limited to that…enjoy this wholesome Vegetarian Chili any time of the year, with or without the TV on! This is also a perfect dish to made in the crock pot. Thank you so much Suvarna, for this awesome recipe, we just love it!
Ingredients
- Black Beans – ⅔ cup
- Kidney Beans – ⅔ cup
- Pinto Beans – ⅔ cup
- Water – 4 cups
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Bay Leaf – 1
- Cinnamon Stick – 1″ pc.
- Cloves – 4, powdered
- Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Ginger – 1 Tbsp, minced
- Garlic – 8 large cloves, chopped
- Jalapenos or Green Chillies – to taste, chopped
- Mushrooms – 5-6, chopped (optional)
- Corn – 1 cup
- Bell Pepper – 1, chopped
- Celery – 1 stalk, chopped
- Carrots – 1 large, chopped
- Zucchini – 1 medium, chopped
- Tomatoes – 2 large, pureed
- Stewed Tomatoes – 1 can
- Vegetable Broth - 1 cup or as needed
- Soy Nuggets – 1 cup, cooked per directions (optional)
- Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
- Garam Masala – ½ tsp
- Cilantro (Coriander) – 10 sprigs, chopped
Instructions
- For this Chili, you will need to wash and soak overnight: Black Beans, Kidney Beans and Pinto Beans.
- Drain and add water and Salt and Pressure Cook.
- Allow the Pressure Cooker to whistle 4 times, lower the flame and simmer for 30 min.
- Allow the pressure to release on it’s own.
- In a Pot, heat Oil and add in Bay Leaf and Cinnamon Stick.
- Powder 4 Cloves and add to the Oil.
- Add in Onions, Ginger, Garlic and Jalapenos. Add a little Salt to speed up the cooking process.
- Cook till the Onions get translucent.
- Add in the Vegetables: Mushrooms, Corn, Bell Pepper, Celery, Carrots and Zucchini.
- Mix and make sure all the vegetables are coated with Oil.
- Add in the boiled Soy Nuggets (squeeze them well before adding them to the pot).
- Mix and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Next add in the pureed Tomatoes (add a can of crushed tomato instead if you don’t have fresh).
- Add in the Stewed Tomatoes (we used Mexican, use any) and the Cooked Beans (along with the water that they cooked in) and the Cilantro.
- Increase the heat/flame and add in Cumin Powder and Garam Masala.
- Also add in the Stock (as needed) and mix well.
- Check on the Salt, Spices and Seasonings and cover and cook for 30 min.
- Keep stirring frequently and checking on the moisture level, add more if needed.
- Once it’s all looks well incorporated, turn off the flame and it’s ready to serve.
Notes
1. Add in additional vegetables and items to your needs like: paneer or tofu.
2. To make Frito Pie: crush some Fritos and layer it in a bowl, add a layer of Chili and then top with shredded Cheese (and / or Salsa, Onions, or anything else that makes you happy)
2. To make Frito Pie: crush some Fritos and layer it in a bowl, add a layer of Chili and then top with shredded Cheese (and / or Salsa, Onions, or anything else that makes you happy)
