A traditional Punjabi recipe for Rajma Masala, a flavorful kidney bean curry.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 400grajma (kidney beans)
- 1pinchsalt
Wet Ingredients
- 2cupsonion paste or chopped onions
- 2cupstomato puree
- 2tbspgarlic paste
- 2tbspcoriander leaves
- 5green chilli
- 2tbspdesi ghee
Dry Ingredients
- 1tspcumin seeds
- 1pinchsalt to taste
- 1/2tspred chilli powder
- 1tspdegi mirch powder
- 1/2tspturmeric powder
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1tspgaram masala
How to make Rajma Masala
Preparation
Wash and soak the rajma overnight.
Add a little salt and pressure cook the rajma until 4-5 whistles.
Cooking
Heat desi ghee in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add onion paste and sauté until golden brown.
Add garlic paste and green chillies, sauté for a minute.
Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
Add red chilli powder, degi mirch powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.
Add the cooked rajma along with its water. Stir well and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Add garam masala and coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
For a richer flavor, use fresh tomatoes instead of canned puree.
Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference.
Preeti Kalia
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