Spicy Red Bean Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 -2 onion, chopped
• 2 -3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
• 2 small green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup oil
• 15 ounces red beans (drained and washed)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe

• 1 1. put oil in a medium saucepan and let it heat for a few minutes on medium/high heat. add cumin seeds and let it cook for about 30 seconds, then add onions and let it soften.
• 2 2. once onion is soft and a little transluscent add garlic paste and ginger paste and let it fry for about 30 seconds.
• 3 3. now add all the spices- turmeric, garam masala powder, salt and crushed red chilli. cook until you can smell the spices (for about 40 sec.)
• 4 4. add tomatoes, green chillies, and cook until tomatoes are soft (taste a little if its not spicy enough then add some more green chillies, add more salt to taste).
• 5 5. add the red beans and stir with all thespices. add about ¼ cup water and cover the pan. cook on medium low heat for 10-15 min keep checking every 5 min to make sure the heat is not too high.
• 6 6. after 10-15 min are up with a wooden spoon crush the beans (not completely all of them, just slightly so the crushed ones can create a paste).
• 7 7. add more water if its too dry as you crush and taste for salt add more if needed.
• 8 8. top with cilantro before serving .served with warmed pita bread or dinner roll is best or with cucumbers sticks, salad and feta cheese.