Rajma Masala

Rajma is a punjabi preparation with red kidney beans and onion and tomato.The masala can be prepared at home,but I personally feel the store brought masala gives more flavor than the homemade masala.

Preparation time:45 minutes

Serves:4

Ingredients:

1 cup Red kidney beans soaked in water overnight

1 large onion chopped finely

3 large ripe  tomatoes pureed

1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste

pinch of turmeric

1 teaspoon Red chili powder

1 teaspoon rajma masala

1 tablespoon Kasuri methi

6-8 green chili pureed with the tomato

2 teaspoons Oil

1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

Salt to taste

coriander leaves for garnish

Procedure:

1.Pressure cook kidney beans for 2 whistles in salt.

2.Heat the oil in a pan and saute the onions until soft.Add ginger garlic paste and turmeric and saute for 2 minutes.

3.Add pureed tomatoes and green chili paste. Add the cumin powder, rajma masala, salt and red chili powder and mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.

4.Add the cooked red kidney beans along with the water it is cooked in. Add the kasoori methi and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the gravy is absorbed by the kidney beans. Let sit for some time for the beans to absorb more flavor.

Tips:

Serve warm with steamed rice, jeera rice or roti with a dollop of cream in top.

Amchur powder can also be added for a tangy taste.