As i am choosy at times, i never tasted rajma. when i had to i search something new to cook for my husband lunch bag other than channa masala, rajma was the one i saw here in indian store so thought to give a try. i tried a version of rajma masala from a cookbook - it didn't work well. then i had to go with my own method of cooking.Now this is into one of his favorite curry list. This beans has a unique taste when cooked...it goes very well with roti's or rice.
Ingredients:
Rajma / Red kidney beans - 1 cup
Onions - 1-1/2 cup (Finely chopped)
Tomatoes - 2/3 cup(finely chopped)
Garlic pods - 4 no's(Finely chopped will bring to 1 tablespoon)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 tablespoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Cooking oil - 2 tablespoon
Jeerakam - 1 teaspoon
Method:
- Soak rajma overnight or for atleast 8 hours. pressure cook them with required water until they are soft (4 to 5 whistles) and don't pour the cooked water,just keep aside.
- Heat the oil, add jeera(allow to splatter) then add onion, garlic and saute for 5 minutes(onions should be transparent and slightly brown)
- Add tomatoes and saute for 3 minutes(until they are soft)
- Time for powders - so add turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala powder and saute for 5 minutes(the raw smell should go away)
- once the oil is oozing out add rajma with the water you boiled it(if you had too much water then just add 2 cups of it / u can also add plain water instead)
- mix well, cover it and let it boil for 3 minutes.
- your rajma curry is ready to enjoy with roti/rice.
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| Heat the oil, add jeera(allow to splatter) then add onion, garlic and saute for 5 minutes(onions should be transparent and slightly brown) |
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| Add tomatoes and saute for 3 minutes(until they are soft) |
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| Time for powders - so add turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala powder and saute for 5 minutes(the raw smell should go away) |
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| once the oil is oozing out add rajma with the water you boiled it(if you had too much water then just add 2 cups of it / u can also add plain water instead) |
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| mix well, cover it and let it boil for 3 minutes. |
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| Hot and ready to go with rice/roti |
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