04/12/2026
On the Stove today.
One of my favourite recipes.
Just making up the spice mixture now, and I'll post pics later.
Nigella Chilli
Ingredients
Chili:
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried or crushed chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 5 cardamom pods, bruised
• 2 red peppers, seeded and finely diced
• 2 cans canned chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cup canned red kidney beans
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 lb ground beef seasoned with Nigella's spice mix