RAJMA CHAWAL (one method)

Delicious and flavourful curry made with red kidney beans. Rajma Chawal is by far one of the most comforting foods specially in Punjab and a staple in entire North India.

Ingredients:

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· Rajma (Kidney Beans) – 1 cup

· Ghee - 2 tbsp

· Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

· Onion – 2 medium (finely chopped)

· Ginger paste – 1 tbsp

· Garlic paste – 1 tbsp

· Turmeric - 1 tsp

· Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp

· Coriander powder - 1 tsp

· Garam masala – ½ tsp

· Tomato puree – 1 cup (3 medium tomatoes)

· Kasuri Methi – 1 tsp

· Salt

· Fresh Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Method:

· Take a bowl and add rajma in it & soak it overnight.

· In a pressure cooker add water in it and then add soaked rajma with some salt.

· Let it cook on medium flame and let it whistle 3-4 times. Allow it to cool down.

· Press the rajma with your fingers to check whether the rajma is cooked properly.

· Take a large pan and add ghee in it, add cumin seeds, add finely chopped onions, ginger garlic paste. Saute till they turn brown.

· Now add salt, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder. Saute for 3-4 minutes

· Now add tomatoes, mix well and saute till they start leaving their oil.

· Now add the cooked rajma and give a good mix. Cook for 7-8 minutes.

· Now add little garam masala and reserved rajma water. Mix well and simmer on medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Add Kasuri methi, give a good mix.

· Finally add some fresh coriander leaves and serve with hot rice.