ANDREW CARMELLINI'S LAMB CHILI WITH CHICKPEAS AND RAITA
This recipe appears in: Cook the Book: 'American Flavor'[Photograph: Quentin Bacon]This recipe for Lamb Chili with Chickpeas and Raita from Andrew Carmellini's American Flavor brings together two perfect winter warmers: meaty chili and lamb simmered with Indian spices. Served over aromatic basmati rice with a cool and tart cucumber raita, this chili is fusion in the most seamless of ways, blending the heartiness and spice of an American chili with subtle Indian spices, delicate coconut milk, and nutty little chickpeas.The lamb here with its unique, light gaminess lends a deepness of flavor that you rarely get with beef chili but after testing out a batch, we're thinking this would make bang-up vegetarian chili as well.As always with our Cook the Book feature, we have five (5) copies of American Flavor to give away this week.Adapted from American Flavor by Andrew Carmellini. Copyright © 2011. Published by Ecco. Available wherever books are sold. All Rights ReservedAuthor: Caroline Russock
Number Of Ingredients 50
Steps:
- 1. To make the Raita: Use a vegetable peeler to peel the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then cut each piece in half widthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds.2. Using a box grater or a large flat grater, grate the cucumber into a bowl. Tip the bowl over the sink, holding the cucumber in with your hand or with a plate, and drain out the excess cucumber water.3. Squeeze the lemon juice into the cucumber, using your hand as a filter to catch any seeds. Add the yogurt and mix everything together.4. Add the mint, salt, cumin, and cayenne, and mix gently.5. Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge. The raita should be served cold.6. To make the Chili: Heat the corn oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Use your hands to break the ground lamb into small pieces; then add the meat to the pot. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes; use a wooden spoon to keep breaking the meat up, chopping it and stirring it constantly so that it browns evenly without clumping up.7. Turn the heat down to medium. Add the red onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together so the meat is well coated in the spices and the oil, and then toast the mixture for a minute or so, until the spices release their flavor and aroma.8. Add the coconut milk, tomatoes, broth, and bell pepper. Mix everything together, turn the heat up to medium-high, and bring the chili up to a simmer. Then let it cook, uncovered, at a low bubble, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesnt stick.9. When the chili has been cooking for an hour and a half, stir in the chickpeas, and cook for another hour, until the chili has thickened and the flavors are rich and well combined.10. To finish the dish: Ladle the chili into individual bowls, and add a spoonful of the cold raita and a sprinkling of the fresh cilantro to each one. Serve the chili up right away, with basmati rice and cold beer.Source: seriouseats.com
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