Ingredients:
Oil | 1 Tbsp. |
Cumin seeds | 1 Tbsp. |
Green Chilli | 1-2 |
Onion | 2 (Medium sized pureed) |
Ginger | 1 inch (Chopped) |
Garlic | 1-2 cloves (Minced) |
Turmeric | ½ Tsp. |
Tomato | 3 (medium sized pureed) |
Red Chilli Powder | 1 Tsp. |
Coriander powder | 1 Tsp. |
Garam Masala | 1 Tsp. |
Roasted cumin powder | ½ Tsp. |
Salt | To taste. |
Dry Red Kidney beans | 3/4th cup (Soaked overnight) |
Butter | 1 Tbsp (Optional) |
Fresh Coriander | 1-2 Tbsp. (Chopped) |
Method:
- To a Pressure cooker add oil and heat. Add cumin seeds, slit green chilli, chopped ginger, garlic and sauté.
- Grind the onions to make it puree and add the puree to the pressure cooker. Cook for 2-3 minutes in medium flame.
- Add turmeric powder and pureed tomatoes. Stir well nd continue to cook for couple of minutes.
- Add salt to taste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and cumin powder. Mix well and cook in medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Add soaked kidney beans, a cup of water and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles in medium flame depending upon your pressure cooker.
- Allow the pressure to release on its own.
- Uncover add water to adjust consistency and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add a tablespoon of butter towards the end to enhance the flavour.
- Finish by adding freshly chopped coriander.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or bread of your choice.
Tips & Variation:
- Adding butter towards the end is optional. The dish is completely vegan friendly.
- If using canned red kidney beans pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
- Soaking 3/4th cup of bean will double to almost 2 cups of soaked bean.
Love rajma masala. Your recipe looks delicious and flavourful!
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Thank you 🙂
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