Rajma Pulao

Ingredients list for Rajma Pulao

• 1 cup Red kidney beans (rajma) (soaked overnight and ¾ cooked) and cooking water
• 1 1/2 cups Rice (soaked for 30 minutes and drained )
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 8-10 Black peppercorns
• 4-5 Cloves
• 2-3 Green cardamoms
• 2 Medium onions sliced
• 2 Medium tomatoes chopped
• 1/2 cup Tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• to taste Salt
• for garnish Fresh coriander sprig

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add peppercorns, cloves, green cardamoms and onions, mix well and saute till the onions turn golden brown.
2. Add tomatoes and tomato puree, mix and saute till the oil separates.
3. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander leaves and cooked red kidney beans and mix well.
4. Add rice, salt and 3 cups of the reserved cooking water and mix well.
5. Place the lid on the cooker and cook under pressure till 4 whistles are released. Open the cooker once the pressure settles completely.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.