Casserole de Santa Fe

Ingredients

 * 3½ cups am blue cornmeal
 * 1 tsp non-alum baking powder
 * 2 tsp cumin
 * 2 tsp chili powder
 * 2 cups milk or water
 * 1 egg, beaten or egg replacer
 * 1 cup chopped green chilis
 * 1 tbsp am unrefined vegetable oil
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 cup pinto beans (cooked with clove of garlic and drained)
 * 1 cup tomato sauce
 * 2½ cups grated cheese
 * chopped green onions to garnish top

Directions

 * 1) Combine first three ingredients.
 * 2) Combine milk, egg and chilies in a separate bowl.
 * 3) Saute" chopped onion in oil and add to milk mixture; stir into cornmeal mixture, then pour half of batter into the bottom of an oiled casserole dish (rectangular).
 * 4) Layer with beans, tomato sauce, and cheese; repeat layering.
 * 5) Bake at 375°F.
 * 6) For 40 minutes, garnish with chopped green onions and serve with salsa.