Root Vegetable Chili

Recipe for Root Vegetable Chili

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried beans, like chick peas and kidney beans
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 4 cloves
• 1 piece cinnamon about 1 inch long
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• A medley of 6 or 7 seasonal root vegetables (one each of beet, turnip, carrot, radish, rutabaga, potato, etc.), chopped in to bite-sized pieces to yield about 3 cups
• 2 Tbsp harissa, or chili paste
• 2-3 sprigs of cilantro, chopped
• 2-3 sprigs of spring onion, chopped
• Full-fat Yogurt for garnish (omit for vegan option)

Method:

• Soak the beans for a full day. Change the water out a couple of times if needed
• Cook the beans in a pressure cooker or simmer on the stove until the beans are soft and set aside
• Heat the oil in a pot. When the oil is hot, add the aromatics: cumin seeds, fennel seeds, dried oregano, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaves
• After a couple of minutes, add the garlic, onion and bell pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes
• Add the root vegetables. Add a quarter cup of water. Switch to low heat, close with a lid and cook for around 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked
• Add the cooked beans, and harissa (or chili paste) and heat through
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and spring onion
• Serve with a dollop of yogurt on top