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

  1. Rinse and soak the rajma for 8 hours in a lot of water

  2. Discard the water and rinse them well, then pour 2 cups fresh water

  3. Cook them in a pot or pressure cook until soft but not mushy

  4. Puree the tomatoes in a blender jar

  5. Heat a pan with oil and saute cumin and bay leaf until they sizzle

  6. Saute ginger garlic paste until a nice aroma comes out

  7. Saute the tomato puree until the raw smell vanishes

  8. Add the cooked rajma and pour the rajma cooked water (stock)

  9. Cover and simmer on a low flame for 10 to 15 minutes

  10. Check if rajma are done completely; when mashed, they should be soft

  11. Add coriander leaves

  12. Serve with puri, rice, or roti

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