\"indian chili\"

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6largesBaking potatoes
1largeOnion; peeled and chopped
2Cloves garlic; peeled and chopped
1teaspoonGround turmeric
1tablespoonCumin seeds
2tablespoonsMild or medium curry paste (I used Thai Kitchen brand red curry paste)
12ouncesCherry tomatoes
1can(14-oz) red kidney beans; drained and rinsed
1can(14-oz) chickpeas; drained and rinsed (original called for black-eyed peas; which I couldn't find in a can; so I substituted)
1tablespoonLemon juice
2tablespoonsTomato paste
cupWater
2tablespoonsChopped fresh mint or cilantro (optional)
Salt; pepper plain yogurt to serve (optional)

Directions

Date: 1 May 1996 08:31:35 -0700 From: "Zoe Sodja" <zoe_sodja@...> Wash, scrub, and prick potatoes. Bake until done, 1 to 1-½ hrs in regular or 10-15 min. in microwave.

Heat a couple Tbs. of the water in a saucepan, add the onions, and cook gently for 5 min., stirring frequently. Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin seeds, and curry paste, and cook gently for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans, lemon juice, tomato paste, rest of water, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, cover, cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Spoon bean mixture over baked potatoes and garnish with mint sprigs and a dollop of fatfree yogurt if desired.

FATFREE DIGEST V96 #123

From the Fatfree Vegetarian recipe list. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .