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Rajma (Vegetarian Chili)

Rajma (Vegetarian Chili) recipe

Rajma is a popular dish in North India and is often served with rice or roti. It is known for its rich flavors and is considered a comfort food.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

Cooking Method ,
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 60 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1400
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Kidney Beans
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Tomato
  • 4 clove Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2 chopped Green Chili
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • for garnish chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
Instructions
  1. Soak kidney beans overnight in water.
  2. Drain the soaked kidney beans and rinse them.
  3. In a pressure cooker, add the kidney beans, water, and salt. Pressure cook for 15 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
  5. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until golden brown.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  7. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
  8. Add the cooked kidney beans along with the water from the pressure cooker. Mix well.
  9. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the flavors are well combined.
  10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 5g
Protein 15g30%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.