Rajmah/ Kidney Beans Curry Recipe

Rajmah/kidney beans are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre. It's best served with steamed/cumin rice or indian breads.


Serves -4

Ingredients:-

1. 11/2 cup Rajmah / kidney beans
2. 1 onion chopped
3. 1 1/2 tomatoes chopped
4. 2 green chillies
5. 2 tsp oil
6. 1 tsp cumin seeds
7. 1/4 tsp haldi
8. 1 tsp red chilli powder
9. 11/4 tsp coriander powder
10. 1/2 tsp garam masala
11. 1 tsp butter
12. salt to taste
13. coriander for garnishing
14. 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
15. fresh cream for garnish
    

Method:-

1. Wash the kidney beans/ rajmah and soak them in water for 8 hrs or opvernight.
2. In a pressure cooker, turn on the heat to medium.
3. Add the kidney beans and 4-5 cups of water.
4. Add chopped onion, green chillies.
5. Add salt , tumeric, chillipowder and coriander powder.
6. Add ginger garlic paste.
7. Pressure cook for upto 4-5 whistles. Turn the heat to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
8. Make sure you have added enough water to cook the kidney beans.
9. Release the pressure from the cooker and give it a stir.
10. Add garam masal and a butter.
11. Garnish with coriander/cilantro and drizzle some fresh cream.
    
12. Enjoy!