Rajma Masala Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup White Rajma/Kidney Beans
• 2.5 cup Water
• to taste Salt
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 Onion diced
• 1/4 inch piece Ginger
• 7-8 cloves Garlic
• 2 Tomato diced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 6-7 Black Peppercorns
• 1/4 inch piece Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Green Cardamom Pods
• 3 Cloves
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• Coriander Leaves for garnish
• Cream for garnish (optional)

Tips & Notes

• Tip This recipe is quite easy and suitable for beginners.
• Tip Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and optional cream for extra richness.

About This Recipe

An easy and delicious recipe for Rajma Masala, a popular North Indian kidney bean curry, perfect for beginners.

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak rajma overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Pressure cook the soaked rajma with 2.5 cups of water and salt until tender (approximately 6-8 whistles).

2. 2

   In a large pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves. Sautu00e9 until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and cook until it turns golden brown. Then, add the ginger and garlic, sautu00e9ing for another minute until aromatic.

4. 4

   Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil begins to separate from the mixture. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder, cooking for one more minute.

5. 5

   Add the cooked rajma, along with its cooking liquid, to the pan with the spice mixture. Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

6. 6

   Garnish generously with fresh coriander leaves. Optionally, drizzle with cream before serving hot with rice or roti.

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