Rajma masala

This Rajma masala ( kidney beans) is protein rich ,healthy delicious curry suitable to serve with chapati ,roti etc.  


Ingredients


Rajma/ Kidney beans  – 1 cup


Cardamom – 2 nos


Cinnamon –  1 inch piece


Salt as needed


Onion, finely chopped – 1 big


Ginger chopped  – 1 tsp
Garlic chopped   – 1 tsp
Tomato   – 3 nos


Turmeric powder – a pinch
Chilli powder  – 1/2 tsp
Tomato sauce – 2 tbsp
Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp

Onion ,coriander leaves – for garnishing

Method


Soak rajma overnight or for 8 hours.


Blanch tomatoes in boiling water, immediately drop it in cold water, take out and peel the skin. Grind it.




Pressure cook rajma with cardamom, cinnamon and salt. Care should be taken not to overcook the rajma.


Heat oil in a pan. Saute onion, ginger, and garlic. When onion turns light brown, add  ground tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, tomato sauce, and garam masala powder. Saute well. When the raw smell disappears, add cooked rajma and cook in a low flame.When the gravy thickens, switch off the stove. Garnish with onions and coriander leaves.

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