Monday, February 18, 2013

Rajma राजमा

Rajma is a very famous Punjab, North Indian Red Kidney Beans Curry. It is a vegetarian dish full of vegetable protein and carbohydrates.


Rajma
Rajma

Rajma
Ingredients:
  • Rajma (Red Kidney Beans)   250 g
  • Oil  1 cup
  • Onion chopped 2
  • Tomatoes chopped 3
  • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic paste 1 teaspoon
  • Green Chillies chopped 2
  • Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Red Chillies powder 1-2 teaspoon
  • Haldi 1/2 teaspoon 
  • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon 
  • Cumin seed powder 1 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala powder 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
  • Thoroughly wash and soak rajma in a covered pan for 6-7 hours in enough water. Keep aside retain boiling water.
  • Fry onion in oil till golden brown.
  • Add ginger, garlic , tomatoes and spices except garam masala. Fry for 5 minutes.
  • Now add soaked rajma and retained boiling water and cook on medium flame for  15-20 minutes.
  • Adjust gravy according to your need.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Delicious Rajma is ready.
  • Serve with boiled rice/roti, Kachumber salad and pickle.