Rajma Masala

Ingredients

• rajma (kidney beans)1 cup
• onion2 no.
• tomato3 no.
• ginger garlic paste1 tbsp
• green chilli1 no.
• jeera1 tsp
• bay leaf1 no.
• red chilli powder1 tsp
• coriander powder1 tbsp
• haldi1/2 tsp
• garam masala1 tsp
• kasuri methi1 tsp
• oil3 tbsp
• coriander (optional)2 tbsp
• salt1.5 tsp

Method

1. 1Soak the rajma overnight, then pressure cook with salt until very soft. · 15m
2. 2Heat oil and splutter jeera and bay leaf, then saute onion until golden. · 5m
3. 3Add ginger garlic paste, green chilli and pureed tomato and cook until the oil separates. · 7m
4. 4Stir in red chilli powder, coriander powder, haldi and salt and roast the masala. · 2m
5. 5Add the cooked rajma with its liquid, mash a few beans, and simmer until thick. · 8m
6. 6Finish with garam masala and crushed kasuri methi, garnish with coriander and serve with rice. · 2m