Indian Chili with Paneer and Kidney Beans
and naan chips
For a creative twist on chili, we use an Indian flavor profile with garam masala, curry powder, and fresh ginger. Served with naan chips and a dollop of yogurt, you'll love this cozy meal!
Ingredients
- Garam masala - 2 tsp
- Curry powder, mild - 2 tsp
- Cumin, ground - 1 tsp
- Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
- Bell peppers - 1 , chopped
- Sweet potatoes - 1 lb , diced
- Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
- Ginger, fresh - 2 tsp , grated
- Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
- Cheese, paneer - 8 oz , cubed (sub firm tofu)
- Beans, kidney (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Indian Curry Spice Mix (ingredients listed separately) - 5 tsp
- Tomatoes, crushed (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can
- Stock, any type - 2 cups
- Yogurt, plain or Greek - for serving
- Naan - 4 , sliced into wedges
- Butter - 1 Tbsp
- Indian Curry Spice Mix (ingredients listed separately) - 1 tsp
Prep
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Make spice mix - Combine garam masala, curry powder, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Onions / Bell peppers / Sweet potatoes / Garlic / Ginger - Prep as directed. Combine onions and bell peppers in one container. Store sweet potatoes in a second container. Combine garlic and ginger in a third container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Green onions - Chop green onions and combine green and white parts. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
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Paneer - Slice into cubes.
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Beans - Drain and rinse.
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Naan - Slice into wedges.
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Make
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Turn on the oven’s broiler.
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Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and then onions and bell peppers to heated oil. Saute until softened, ~3 minutes.
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Add sweet potatoes and spice mix (portion for chili). Saute until spices are fragrant, ~2 minutes.
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Add crushed tomatoes, paneer, beans, garlic, ginger, and stock. Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Simmer chili until sweet potatoes are tender, ~20 minutes. Taste and season with some salt and pepper.
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Melt butter in the microwave. Toss naan wedges with butter and spice mix (portion for naan). Spread out on a sheet pan.
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Place naan under the oven’s broiler and toast, flipping with a spatula halfway through cooking, until golden brown on both sides (watch it closely to prevent burning), 2 to 4 minutes total.
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Serve chili with yogurt and green onions on top. Enjoy naan chips on the side.
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