MIXED BEAN CHILLI.
2 onions, finely chopped.
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
1.5 TSP paprika.
1 TSP dried or fresh Thyme.
1 Red pepper, diced.
1 green pepper, diced.
1 can of tomatoes.
2 TSP Tomato ketchup or puree.
A good splash of Tabasco sauce.
A sprinkle (0.5 TSP) Chilli flakes.
200 grams (or 1 can) of cooked kidney beans.
200 grams (or 1 can) of cooked chick peas.
1 TSP cornflour dissolved in cold water. (optional)
Saute the onion, garlic, paprika and Thyme very gently;
Add the peppers and allow to soften without browning.
Add the remaining ingredients, and let the whole lot simmer for a good long time.
Taste for seasoning, it may need a pinch of sugar, a squeeze of lime juice, or extra Tabasco.
Serve with Lime & Coriander creme fraiche; Tip a tub of creme fraiche into a pretty serving dish. Beat it with the juice of half a Lime, pinch of salt, and a good Tablespoonful of finely chopped coriander.
Serve the Chilli in bowls, sprinkle more coriander over the top and serve with Nacho's, wild rice, Guacamole, and creme fraiche, or, just bread. who cares when the Chilli is this good?!
