A flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with kidney beans and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
50min
Rajmah Pulao recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Main Ingredients

  • 1
    bowl boiled rajmah
  • 1
    bowl soaked basmati rice
  • 2
    bowls water
  • 2tbsp
    Desi ghee
  • 4piece
    long (cloves)
  • 4piece
    cardamom
  • 2piece
    bay leaves
  • 1piece
    star anise
  • 2piece
    long sliced onion
  • 4clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1tbsp
    ginger garlic paste
  • 3piece
    chopped tomatoes
  • 1piece
    lemon
  • 2tsp
    salt
  • 1/2tsp
    turmeric powder
  • 1tsp
    Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 2piece
    green chilies, slit
  • 1tsp
    coriander powder
  • 1tsp
    garam masala
  • 2tbsp
    coriander leaves

How to make Rajmah Pulao

Cooking Instructions

  1. In a pressure cooker, add ghee followed by cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, and star anise.

  2. Add garlic and onion and sauté until the onion changes its color.

  3. Add ginger garlic paste along with chopped tomatoes and sauté until soft.

  4. Add salt, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala followed by lemon juice .

  5. Add boiled rajmah and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

  6. Add 1.75 cups of water (use 1 cup rajmah water and 3/4 cup normal water).

  7. Once the water is boiled, add soaked rice and coriander leaves.

  8. Give two whistles in a pressure cooker.

  9. Serve hot with salad and raita.

    Step 1.1: Serve hot with salad and raita

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use fresh spices for a more aromatic pulao.

  2. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

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