A traditional Punjabi dish made with kidney beans cooked in a spiced tomato and onion gravy.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
40min
Rajma recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 250g
    Rajma Kidney Beans
  • 2
    Onions
  • 3
    Fresh Tomatoes
  • 3tbsp
    Vegetable Oil
  • 4cups
    Water
  • 2tsp
    Salt
  • 2tsp
    Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2tsp
    Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2tsp
    Hing Asafoetida Powder
  • 2tsp
    Coriander Powder
  • 2tsp
    Cumin
  • 1tsp
    Ginger Paste
  • 1tsp
    Kasoori Methi
  • 2tsp
    Garlic Paste
  • 1tbsp
    Curd

How to make Rajma

Preparation

  1. Soak Rajma in triple the amount of water overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Cooking

  1. Heat a pressure cooker on medium to high heat and add vegetable oil.

  2. Once the oil is heated, add cumin and hing.

  3. When the cumin starts to crackle, add the onion paste.

  4. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies.

  5. Cook until the raw smell of ginger and garlic disappears, about 2 minutes.

  6. Add the blended tomatoes and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy, about 4 minutes.

  7. Add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, and coriander powder.

  8. Cook the mixture for another 2 minutes, then add curd and kasoori methi.

  9. Add water and the soaked rajma, mixing everything well.

  10. Turn the flame to medium-low and close the pressure cooker lid.

  11. Cook for 10 minutes.

  12. Do not open the cooker; let it depressurize on its own.

  13. After opening the cooker, add garam masala and mix well.

  14. Garnish with fresh coriander just before serving. Serve with jeera rice.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For best results, soak the rajma overnight to ensure they cook evenly.

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