Blk Bean Chili W Spice Season Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
3 cup black beans
8 cup water
1 oz pepper jalapeno, cnd
1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger root
1 each bay leaf
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp oregano
1/2 cup tomatoes, sun dried
16 oz tomato canned, peeled
1/3 cup bulgur, dry
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Recipe Preparation
Soak the beans over night in water. Drain beans and place in a large
pot. Add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Skim the foam that
rises to the surface. Add peppers, ginger, bay leaf and 1/2 cup
cilantro. Reduce heat to low, cover and gently boil for 1 1/2 to 2
hours or until tender. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Place cumin
seeds in a large sauce pan and toast over medium heat. When seeds
darken, add chili powder, oregano, sundried tomatoes and tomatoes
with their juices. Stir well and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat
to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. In another bowl combine
bulgar wheat with 1/2 cup boiling water, cover and let stand for 10
minutes.
When beans are cooked, remove 1 cup with some liquid and puree in
blender. Combine the puree with the rest of the remaining beans. Stir
in the tomato mixture and bulgar. Season with salt and pepper and
simmer for 10 minutes to heat. Seasoning: Place mustard seeds in a
pot over medium heat. Cover and cook until seeds begin to pop. Drop
in fennel seeds and cover, and cook until the popping stops and
fennel darkens slightly, about 10 to 15 seconds. To serve: Pour
spices into chili, add remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and stir to mix.
Spray or drizzle with olive oil. Options:use kidney or blackeye
beans. Top with scope of yogurt.
Servings: 8
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