Smoky chipotle-cocoa-masala spiced vegetarian chili
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Having grown up in California, I don't know much about Southern food. My idea of Southern comfort is a big bowl of chili and a slice of hearty cornbread. I love the process of making chili - it is not so much about the precise recipe but the rhythm of stirring and simmering and tasting and adding in ingredients as you see fit, so there is a lot of room for variation in this recipe. Use whatever beans you have on hand. If you want it spicier, add more chili powder or a chopped habanero pepper. If you want it sweeter, add some more molasses. Try it with more or less cocoa powder. Taste as you go. I like my chili smoky with a deep rich flavor. This chili is just that - pleasantly spicy but also sweet. Since this chili has no meat, it relies on a variety of spices for flavor, and the combination of cocoa, chipotle, and garam masala spice is what makes this chili stand out. Next time I make this, I am going to add 2 tablespoons of almond butter or peanut butter to give it a richer taste.
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