Curry of the World

Here's a recipe which I 'invented' when I got bored making a standard bean chili. It combines some really interesting flavors from Indian, Oriental and African food. May not be to 'everyone's' taste, as can be quite intense. But perfect if you're looking for something with a bit of 'bite'.

Obviously, you can alter the amounts of spices/garlic etc to your own liking.

Ingredients:

2-3 medium onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes
175g Green Lentils (soaked for 30 mins in boiling water before hand)
1/2 tin kidney beans
1 tin mixed beans
2 cups veg stock
2 cans chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoon tomato puree
1tsp cumin
1tsp garam massala
1/2tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp fennel seeds
1tsp Soy Sauce
Couple of jalapenos (I used the 'Discovery' jarred ones)
Pinch Salt and pepper



Method:

1) Fry the onions and garlic together in a little olive oil for around 5 minutes (until limp).
2) Add the soy sauce and stir fry for a couple of seconds.
3) Combine the Garam Massala, Cinnamon, Fennel, Cumin, Salt and Pepper together to make a 'curry powder' add to the onions and stir fry for a few more seconds.
4) Add the sweet potatoes.
5) Add half of the veg stock, cover and cook for around 15 mins.
6) Add the lentils, beans and jalapenos, stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
7) Finally, add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and the remaining veg stock and cook for a further 15 minutes, adding more water if required.

If the flavor is too intense, add a cup of water, and cook for a further 15 minutes to reduce it down.