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Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans in Rich Spicy Gravy)

There was a time when I just dint like the look of Rajma forget eating. hi hi :D But Mummy was pretty insistent on us eating all kinds of veg stuff, no matter what we said.  She would continue making everything, we like it or not. :D One cool trick to make kids eat. Well of course, I am glad Mom did coz now I just loveee Rajma. :D he he.. And here is her yummy recipe. Thank you Mommy.





Ingredients
  • Kidney beans/Rajma - 2 C
  • Cumin seeds - 1 t
  • Onion - 1 1/2
  • Tomato - 1
  • Garlic - 2 Cloves
  • Ginger - 1 T
  • Garam masala - 1/2 t
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 t
  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 t
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 t
  • Chopped coriander - few
  • Salt as per taste





Method
  • Cook kidney beans/Rajma with 1 t salt in a pressure cooker until soft (upto 3/4 whistles).
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry onions in them till translucent.
  • Keep it aside and allow to cool and grind them to fine paste.
  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle.
  • Add the ground paste, chilli, garlic, ginger and cilantro to it.
  • Mix them well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add all masala powders and stir well.
  • Add little water to the mix and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, mix again and cook till the oil starts to separate.
  • To this, add the cooked kidney beans/rajma and allow it to boil for 5 more mins.
  • Yummy Rajma Masala is ready to be tasted along with rice or root. It goes well with either of them. :) Healthy is the second keyword!

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  1. Lata RajaMarch 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM

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  2. Divya VikramMarch 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Hello Gopika,
    THanks for dropping by my blog. Lovely space you have here with delicious recipes. Nice pictures too. WIll add you in my blogroll!

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