Rajma Chawal

Rajma is a popular North Indian dish made with kidney beans and a spicy tomato-based sauce. Here’s a recipe for rajma masala that you can try at home

Ingredients:

• 1 cup kidney beans (rajma), soaked in water overnight
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Chopped cilantro for garnish
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Instructions:

1. Drain the soaked kidney beans and rinse well.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the rajma and enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
3. Cook the beans on medium heat until the pressure cooker whistle blows 4-5 times. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and let the pressure cooker cool down before opening it. The beans should be cooked and tender.
5. In a separate pan, heat the oil on medium heat.
6. Add the cumin seeds and wait until they start to sizzle.
7. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
8. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
9. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and pulpy.
10. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder (if using), and salt. Stir well.
11. Add the cooked kidney beans and 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the pressure cooker to the pan.
12. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
13. Let the rajma simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
14. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or chapatis.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Rajma Chawal