Rajma Masala

Rajma masala is a protein-rich healthy food and is one of the best accompaniment for chappathi/roti.


What you need for Rajma Masala:

• Red Kidney Beans - 1 cup soaked in water for 4-5 hours
• Onion - 1 finely chopped
• Tomato - 2 finely chopped
• Green chilly - 2 chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2tbsp
• Coriander powder - 2tbsp
• Chilli powder - 1/2tbsp
• Garam masala powder - 1tbsp
• Kasthoori methi - 1/2tbsp
• Cilantro - a bunch
• Salt to taste
• Butter - 1tbsp(optional)

The preparation method:

• Pressure cook the Rajma/Red Kidney Beans with salt for 2-3 whistles.Make sure the beans are not overly cooked.Keep aside the water for later use.
• Heat the oil in a pan and crack cumin/jeera seeds. Fry the chopped onions for 5 minutes. Add ground garam masala powder.
• Add the grounded ginger-garlic paste,chilli powder and water kept aside from step 1. Cook again for 3 minutes
• .Add the chopped tomato and green chilli to this mixture and cook until well done.
• Add the coriander powder and salt. Add some crushed kasthoori(dry fenugreek leaves).
• Finally,add the boiled Rajma and cook for 5 minutes in low flame.Add butter(optional..give us a nice flavour).
• Garnish with coriander leaves and hot & spicy Rajma Masala is ready to be served.