Raw, fried, roasted in your tadkas or added to curries, this little spice is not only delicious but also rich in so many vitamins. It comes with a pack of health benefits that it almost seems unbelievable.
INGREDIENTS
1 kg ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 450g cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 kg diced tomatoes
2 250g cans corn kernels
2 to 3 (levelled) tbls chilli powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
METHOD
1. Combine ground beef, onion, and garlic in large stockpot. Cook and stir over medium heat until beef is brown. Drain.
2. Stir in chili powder, salt, oregano, tomatoes, and tomato sauce; break up tomatoes while stirring. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to simmer, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
3. Stir in beans. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes; stir occasionally.
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CHICKEN CHILLI
Some people wish to have hot and spicy food to add taste. This tastes in turn can bring back their good mood. When we think about spicy food, it cannot go without chili. You can find different categories of chillies, but green chilies are healthier alternatives. Along with providing you with good taste, there are various green chilies health benefits.
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken breast halves
1 jar salsa
500g crushed tomatoes
1 (450g) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (300g) can corn kernels
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
salt to taste
METHOD
1. Lightly brown the four chicken breasts (both sides) in one tablespoon of oil.
2. Add salsa, tomatoes, garlic powder, ground cumin, chilli powder, salt, and pepper then cook covered on low heat for one hour.
3. Shred chicken with two forks, then return the meat to pot, stir in corn and beans, and continue cooking covered on low heat for one more hour.
4. Serve with grated cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
