Rajma Kidney Bean Curry
Ingredients
- Kidney beans (rajma)
- Water (for soaking)
- 2 cups water
- Tomatoes
- Oil
- Cumin seeds
- Bay leaf
- Ginger garlic paste
- Coriander leaves
Preparation
Rinse and soak the rajma for 8 hours in a lot of water
Discard the water and rinse them well, then pour 2 cups fresh water
Cook them in a pot or pressure cook until soft but not mushy
Puree the tomatoes in a blender jar
Heat a pan with oil and saute cumin and bay leaf until they sizzle
Saute ginger garlic paste until a nice aroma comes out
Saute the tomato puree until the raw smell vanishes
Add the cooked rajma and pour the rajma cooked water (stock)
Cover and simmer on a low flame for 10 to 15 minutes
Check if rajma are done completely; when mashed, they should be soft
Add coriander leaves
Serve with puri, rice, or roti