Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans)

 

This delicious and flavourful curry is made with rajma, also known as red kidney beans. This dish consists of many indian whole spices, and is usually served with rice. 

What you need:

• 1 cup rajma

• 2 onions (roughly chopped)

• 1 cardamom 

• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 

• 2 tomatoes (roughly chopped)

• 2 green chillies (chopped)

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1/2 tsp cumin powder

• 1 tsp red chilli powder 

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 

• 2 tsp oil

• Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash and soak the rajma overnight of water. Heat the oil in a cooker. Add the onions. Stir and fry it till it turns light brown in colour. Add the ginger garlic paste. Continue storing it till it is well fried. Add in the tomatoes and green chilies. Scrape and cook till the oil separates. Add the spices, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Fry for a minute. Add the Rajma and 2 cups of water. Close the cooker and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.