Chilli Con Carne

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Chef Vicky Ratnani

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Chilli Con Carne

About Chilli Con Carne

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A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat

  • Soya granules, soaked in buttermilk for 15 minutes 1 cup
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Medium onion, chopped 1
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  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add bay leaf and onions and saute for 1 minute. Add soya granules and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and carrots and saute for 1 minute. Add capsicums, cumin powder, chilli powder and cinnamon and saute for 1 minute.
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Ingredients

  • Soya granules, soaked in buttermilk for 15 minutes 1 cup
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Medium onion, chopped 1
  • Garlic, chopped 1 tbsp
  • Medium carrot, peeled and chopped 1
  • Mixed capsicums, chopped ½ cup
  • Cumin powder 1 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon 1 inch
  • Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked and parboiled ¼ cup
  • Tomato puree 1 cup
  • Juice of orange 1
  • Dark chocolate 5 gms
  • Fresh parsley sprigs 2 to 3
  • Fresh coriander sprigs 2 to 3
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh mint leaves 3 to 4
  • Spring onion greens, chopped 1 stalk
  • Brown basmati rice, steamed to serve

How to Make Chilli Con Carne (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add bay leaf and onions and saute for 1 minute. Add soya granules and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and carrots and saute for 1 minute. Add capsicums, cumin powder, chilli powder and cinnamon and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add black gram, tomato puree and orange juice. Grate in chocolate, add 1 cup water and mix well. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Chop parsley and coriander sprigs and add to the pan. Add salt and mint leaves and mix well.
  5. Transfer the chilli con carne into a serving bowl. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot with steamed brown rice.

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About chef

Chef Vicky Ratnani

Chef Vicky Ratnani

I have always been an explorer & a lover for flavour & taste. Being a chef for the most prestigious ocean liner company Cunard and helming the largest kitchen at sea, has made my dream and my life have the best of the best.

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Key Details:

Prep:30 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Spanish

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