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!