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Rajma Chawal

Hearty red kidney beans in a thick, spiced tomato gravy served with fluffy steamed Basmati rice.

Prep Time: 50-60 mins | Difficulty: Medium

Home-cooked Rajma Chawal

Ingredients You'll Need Rajma Sabzi 🛒:

  • 1.5 cups Red Kidney Beans (Rajma), soaked overnight
  • 2 large Tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
  • Spices: Salt, Turmeric, Cumin Powder, Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili powder (for the deep red color)

Ingredients You'll Need for Chawal(Rice) 🛒:

  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (optional)
  • A pinch of Salt

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions 👨‍🍳:

  1. Pressure cook the soaked Rajma with salt and enough water until soft (about 6-7 whistles).
  2. For the rice: Wash Basmati rice and cook with 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
  3. In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until they turn golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
  4. Add tomato puree and all the spices. Cook until the masala thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
  5. Add the boiled Rajma into the masala along with its water. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Lightly mash a few beans with the back of your spoon to thicken the gravy.
  7. Serve the steaming hot Rajma over a bed of Basmati rice with a side of onions and pickle.