Black Bean Chili With Toasted Spice Seasoning

Ingredients

3 c black beans
8 c water
2 jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 tb ginger
1 bay leaf
1 c cilantro
1 ts cumin seeds
2 tb chili powder
1/2 tb oregano
1/2 c sun tomatoes
3/8 c bulgur wheat
1/2 c boiling water
1/2 tb mustard seeds
1/2 ts fennel seeds

Instructions

Drain beans. Place in a large pot & add 8 c water. Bring to a boil. Add peppers, ginger, bay leaf & 1/2 c cilantro. Cover & simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from heat & discard bay leaf. Place cumin seeds in a pot & toast. When seeds darken, add chili powder, oregano, tomatoes. Stir well & bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 30 minutes. In another bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water, cover & let sit for 10 minutes. When beans are cooked, remove 1 c & puree it with some cooking liquid. Combine puree with remaining beans. Stir in tomato mixture & bulgur. Season & simer for 10 minutes. Place mustard seeds in a pot over medium heat, cover & cook till seeds start to pop. Add fennel seeds & cover. Cook till popping stops & fennel darkens. Pour over chili. Add remaining cilantro & drizzle with olive oil.