Black Bean Chili

1 small can of corn (undrained)

1 can of black beans (undrained)

3 - 4 stalks of green onion, washed and sliced (or) 1 small onion (any kind)

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into pieces

1 green bell pepper , seeded and cut into pieces

1 large or 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped

A few cloves of garlic (optional)

1 finely sliced green chilli (optional)

1/2 tsp coriander-cumin powder

1/4 tsp ginger powder

1/4 tsp red chilli powder (increase to 1/2 tsp if not adding green chilli)

1/2 tsp curry powder

1 tsp salt

2 tblsp olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) - optional

1. Heat olive oil in cooking pot. Add garlic cloves and sautee till browned.

2. Add the green onion, stir for a few seconds.

3. Add the peppers and spices and sautee for a couple of minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes; after a couple of minutes, add the corn and cook till peppers are almost done.

5. Add the black beans and cook for additional 3 - 5 minutes. Add the cilantro a minute before removing from heat.

This chili goes well with bread, plain white/ brown rice or Spanish rice