VEGETARIAN 3 BEAN CHILLI

Chilli is something i have always wanted to try.Whenever i see it on tv i would simply drool .Chilli is usually made with beef,tomatoes,peppers and spices.Since i dont eat beef i was on a lookout for a vegetarian version of it .I came across quite a few and finally settled for rachael ray's 3 bean chilli , modifying it a little.In a vegetarian chilli the beef or meat is simply replaced by beans or lentils.A chili can be eaten as an appetiser or as a meal.It goes great as dips with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos etc.With a little bit of cheese on top it tastes great on its own.One can also make it replacing beans with paneer or potatoes.
This is my day 2 post for RM 2 hosted by DK and Siri .

INGREDIENTS

Onions - 1 large, chopped
red pepper - 1 large, seeded and chopped
green pepper - 1 large seeded and chopped
jalapeno pepper - 1 large seeded and chopped
garlic - 2 large cloved,crushed and chopped
vegetable stock/broth - 1 can for thin version ,1/2 can for thick version
crushed tomatoes - 1/2 can
tomato paste - 1/2 can
black beans - 1 small can
dark red kidney beans - 1 small can
spicy vegetarian refried beans - 1 cup
ground cumin - 1 tbsp
coriander pdr - 2 tsp
chili powder - 2 tbsp
lemon juice as per taste
salt and pepper

Topping:-

Shredded cheese

METHOD

In a deep pot,heat some oil and combine onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for sometime until its soft .Now pour vegetable stock/broth, add tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, and stirring to combine. Spice it with cumin, chili powder,coriander pdr, hot sauce, and salt. Thicken chili by stirring in refried beans. Simmer over low heat about 5 to 10 minutes longer, then serve up bowls of chili and top with shredded cheese. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

Also do drop by my fellow marathoners site to see their delicious posts for the day:-

1) DK

2) Siri

3) Srivalli

4)PJ

5)Curry Leaf

6)Medha

7)Priya

8)Bhawna

9)Raaji

10)Ruchii

11)Anu

12)Kamala

13)Roopa

14)Divya Kudua