About
Rajma Tadka is a popular North Indian dish made with red kidney beans cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy. It is usually served with steamed rice or roti. The dish is made by boiling the kidney beans until they are soft and then cooking them in a spicy gravy made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a variety of spices. The dish is then tempered with ghee and garlic, hence the name Rajma Tadka.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.5
Fats
10.1
Carbs
3.0
Fibre
4.1
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Recipe
Ingredients
Rajma (Red Kidney Beans)
1 cup
Onion, finely chopped
1
Tomato, finely chopped
1
Ginger
1 teaspoon
Garlic paste
Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
Coriander powder
1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
Red Chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoon
Kasuri Methi
1 teaspoon
Oil
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the Rajma overnight in enough water.
Step 2:
Pressure cook the Rajma with enough water and salt for about 4-5 whistles.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Step 4:
Once the cumin seeds start to crackle, add the chopped onions and sauté till they turn golden brown.
Step 5:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
Step 6:
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till they turn soft and mushy.
Step 7:
Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala and mix well.
Step 8:
Add the cooked Rajma and mix well.
Step 9:
Add enough water to get the desired consistency and bring it to a boil.
Step 10:
Simmer the flame and cook for about 10 minutes.
Step 11:
Add the kasuri methi and mix well.
Step 12:
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10444 users have chowed down on Rajma Tadka a whopping 16158 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10444 users have chowed down on Rajma Tadka a whopping 16158 times.
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