RAJMA (VEGETARIAN CHILI)

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A nice Indian take on chili. Recipe courtesy Padma Lakshmi Show on Foodnetwork: Melting Pot, Episode: Padma's Passport--My Mother's Kitchen

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
kidney bean, drained (19 ounce can, or dry beans cooked till soft)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced, to taste
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until hot, add the onions and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, tomatoes, gingerroot, cumin seeds, Garam Masala, lemon pepper, and dried red pepper flakes, if desired, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans and salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.

Sheikh Najmul
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I love this chili! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always add a bit of extra spice to mine, but that's just personal preference.


Mother Mom
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


KING 'S YT
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Hannah Lanquaye
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Amy Aguila
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I've been making this chili for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Sarkawt _hawlery
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This is one of my favorite chili recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a bit more spice to mine, but that's just personal preference.


asadulhossain Nur
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I made this chili for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the sweet potatoes.


Kaweesi Geofrey
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. The chili is flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Gavin Howard
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I love this chili! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always add a bit of extra spice to mine, but that's just personal preference.


Md Habibulla
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Martin D Moreno
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Vahid Sedaghat
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Angelina Crow
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I've been making this chili for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Murtaza
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This is one of my favorite chili recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a bit more spice to mine, but that's just personal preference.


Marvin Logan
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I made this chili for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the sweet potatoes.


Emmanuel Ore
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. The chili is flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.