THE PERFECT CHILLI CON NO CARNE

INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup soya mince, soaked in buttermilk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 medium carrot. chopped
- 2 cups Natures Miracle Tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped Natures Miracle Mixed Bell peppers
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1/4 cup split black gram (urad dal), soaked and parboiled
- 1 cup fresh Natures Miracle tomato puree
- 1 orange juice extract
- 5g dark chocolate
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh parsley
- 2-3 sprigs of tresh coriander
METHOD
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the bay leaf and onions then sauté a minute, next add minced soya and sauté. Now add garlic. chopped tomatoes and carrots to this mix and sauté for a minute.
- Add Natures Miracle Mixed Bell peppers, cumin powder, chilli powder and cinnamon to this and sauté for a minute.
- Next, add black gram, Natures Miracle Tomato puree and orange juice to it. Grate the chocolate and a cup of water and mix well. Cover it and cook it for 4-5 minutes
- Mix chopped parsley, coriander sprigs, salt to taste and mint leaves to it.
- Transfer the chilli con carne into a serving bowl Garnish with chopped spring onion greens.
- Serve hot with steamed brown rice.