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Red Kidney Beans (Rajma)

Red Kidney Beans (Rajma) recipe

Rajma is a popular dish in North India and is often served with rice, known as Rajma Chawal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

Cooking Method ,
Cuisine
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 60 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Tomato
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 4 clove Garlic
  • 2 piece Green Chili
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves
Instructions
  1. Soak the red kidney beans overnight.
  2. Pressure cook the soaked beans with water and salt for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
  4. Add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  6. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. Add the cooked kidney beans along with the water used for boiling.
  8. Simmer for 30 minutes until the flavors blend together.
  9. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  10. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 2g
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.