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Rajma Masala

Simple yet tasty – a favourite of most Punjabis served with steamed rice. A popular North Indian dish, a protein rich Red Kidney Beans curry is best enjoyed with steamed rice as Rajma Chawal. It is one of healthiest and easiest to make Punjabi curry. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Rajma Masala

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Main Ingredients Red kidney beans (rajma), Onion
Cuisine Punjabi
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 8-10 hour
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Rajma Masala

  • 1 cup Red kidney beans (rajma) soaked for 8 hours
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 5-6 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1½ cups Tomato puree
  • to taste Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • Coriander sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Grind together onion, ginger and garlic with some water into a fine paste.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add the prepared paste, mix well and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add tomato puree and mix well. Add salt, mix and cook on low heat till oil separates.
  4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder and salt and mix well.
  5. Add kidney beans and some water and mix well. Cover and pressure cook on high heat for 5-6 whistles. Reduce heat and cook till 3-4 whistles.
  6. Serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.
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