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