On Mother's day, 12th May, we decided to go to Habernero, a mexican restaurant. We were trying it for the first time. Between us, we had Nachos, Spicy Chilli, Bean Burrito and Fajitas. We grossly under estimated the amount of food and we ere struggling to do justice. The food was very good and spicy!!
I came back home inspired to make my own chilli - here's a simple recipe that my family loved.
Ingredients:
1 cup of red kidney beans and black beans (total), soaked overnight and pressure cooked well
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium red tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 red chilli pepper chopped finely
2 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic chopped finely
1/2 cup tomato sauce/paste
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
pinch of sugar
2 tbsp protein flakes (I used taco seasoning)
To Garnish:
Grated cheese
Chopped Coriander
Tortilla Chips
In a pan, add oil and saute garlic, red chilli pepper and onion till onion becomes translucent. Add the chopped green pepper. Saute till cooked. Now add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin and chilli powder, sugar, salt to taste and let this cook for few minutes. Mash the cooked beans bit more and add. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with cheese and coriander and tortilla chips on the side.
