3 spicy south stew Recipes

chicken broth, diced tomatoes (puree half), serrano chili peppers, seeded and chopped, ground cumin (more if you like cumin, up to a tbsp is fine), ground oregano (mexican preferably ), dried chipotle powder (regular chili powder is not as hot), hungarian hot paprika (cayenne pepper can be substituted), black pepper (alternately, 2 tsp coarse and 1 tsp white pepper), dry mustard, vegetable oil , as needed for sauteing, onions, diced, garlic cloves, minced, lean pork, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (tenderloin is good), black beans, rinsed, frozen corn (or equivalent in canned corn), cooked rice (whole grain is best), jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced, hot pepper sauce, white vinegar, salt (or to taste), grated cheese , for garnish. monterey jack works well

water, masur dahl (red lentils) or mung dahl (yellow lentils), tomatoes, cut into large chunks, okra , halved lengthways, carrots, cut into large chunks, potatoes, cut into large chunks, tumeric, salt, tamarind paste or 1 tbsp lemon juice, vegetable oil, cilantro seeds, ground, cumin seeds, ground, black mustard seeds, jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, dried curry leaves, sambhar masala