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Rajma is a popular Indian dish, often served with rice, hence popularly called Rajma Chawal. It's a comfort food loved by Indians across the country. Rajma is essentially a spicy red kidney bean stew cooked with onions, tomatoes and a blend of Indian spices. It is a rich source of protein and fiber and it's a filling dish that can be served for lunch or dinner.
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Recipe
Ingredients
rajma (red kidney beans)
2 cups
chopped onions
2
chopped tomatoes
4
chopped green chillies
2
ginger
1 tablespoon
garlic paste
oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
2 teaspoons
red chili powder
2 teaspoons
garam masala
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
- 3
water
4 cups
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the rajma beans overnight.
Step 2:
In a pressure cooker, add soaked rajma, water and a little salt. Cook it for approximately 20-30 minutes until rajma is soft.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida and let it splutter.
Step 4:
Add chopped onions and cook until they turn light brown.
Step 5:
Add ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chillies and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 6:
Add spices (turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala and salt). Mix well.
Step 7:
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
Step 8:
Pour the cooked rajma into this masala mix. Add water if required for your desired consistency.
Step 9:
Boil it for 10-15 minutes and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Step 10:
Serve hot with rice or chapati.
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