Vegetarian Chilli

I can never order chili when I go to Mexican restaurants, because it is made with meat. So, I searched online for a vegetarian version and started making my own chili at home. It is filled with vegetable and beans. My kids love  to eat it with rice an loads of sour cream. It makes a great single dish dinner.

Ingredients:
1/2 C black beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 C chopped tomato
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/2 C chopped zucchini
1/2 C chopped mushroom
1/2 C chopped carrots
1/4 C corn
1/2 C vegetarian beef crumbles(optional)
2 T chili seasoning
1 t ground cumin and coriander
1 t fresh chopped cilantro
1 T masa or corn flour
1 t chili powder(optional)
salt to taste

Method:
1. Saute onion and garlic in oil on medium heat for 3 minutes. Transfer it to a slow cooker with all other ingredients, except salt and corn flour. Pour enough water. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Mix corn flour with 1/2 cup water and stir into the chili. Add salt and cook for few more minutes. Add cilantro. Serve warm over white rice.