I love spicy food. This has a bit of a kick to it but can easily be adapted to suit anyone’s chilli tolerance. I have really been missing spicy food as my family do not like spicy food, mainly my dad, as he can not cope with any chilli in meals. I really miss this chilli so while my parents were away I managed to make it. I served it with my homemade salsa and guacamole and baked sweet potato instead of rice but you can serve it with anything you like. I made this for my brother and his girlfriend as they can tolerate more spice than my dad. I didn’t realise how much I missed this dish until I had it again. It is a great all seasons meal as it is comforting and warm in the winter but also perfect in the summer with fresh guacamole and salsa.
I use a lot of smoked paprika in this recipe as I love the smokey flavour it brings to the dish alongside the heat of the chilli. It is a relatively quick and easy meal to make but is better if it can be stewed for an hour or so. I always love one pot meals that can be left to simmer away so I can get on with other jobs, such as job applications at the moment.
Ingredients (serves 3)
- 1 aubergine
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped (seeds and all!)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tin borlotti beans
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp whole coriander seeds
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Handful fresh coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- In a large pan gently sweat down the onions and garlic in some olive oil. While this is happening chop the aubergine and peppers into 2 cm pieces. Once the onions are soft add the aubergine and peppers and green chilli and cook for a few minutes.
- In a pestle and mortar crush the whole coriander seeds into a fine powder. Add the crushed coriander seeds, smoked paprika and cumin to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and borlotti bean then simmer for 30 minutes (or until all of the vegetables are soft).
- Season to taste then stir through the fresh coriander and serve!
Enjoy! H x
Hermione's Pantry 
this looks amazing and so colourful!! yumm
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Thank you! H x
Loved the fresh guacamole and salsa.
I feel like mixing up all and adding in my corn tortilla for a yummy brunch!
That sounds great! I’ll have to try that too! H x
Yeah! You must 🙂
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Thank you so much Linda! That is fantastic, I will definitely be participating! I will let you know when my post is up!
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Reblogged this on Living Well With Joce and commented:
Like Aubergine? I know I do. Give this easy to follow, healthy, and affordable (to boot!) recipe by Hermione’s Pantry a try! Kus!
Thank you for reblogging my post! H x
yummy! this looks super good and tasty! 😛 http://www.latifaxlola.wordpress.com
Thank you! H x
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this is a great twist on traditional chili- I love a little heat! Thanks for sharing at ‘Tell em Tuesday’!
xoxo K
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Thank you! I love sharing on Tell ’em Tuesday each week, thank you for hosting! H x
This sounds fabulous, I think I just found next weeks Meat Free Monday dish ☺
Thank you! I really hope you enjoy it! H x