Rajma Masala ( Kidney Beans Masala)

Hi all, So I had a can of Kidney beans and so decided to make this. I am sharing the recipe because my kids enjoyed the dish so much and in fact announced that it was one of my best. Now, this dish is not something new and creative, just an old fashioned traditional Rajma Masala. Both the texture and balance of flavors was just perfect. So sharing this recipe with all of you.

RAJMA MASALA (Kidney Beans Masala)

INGREDIENTS

Rajma ( Kidney Beans): 1 can

Onion: 1 small finely chopped

Tomatoes: 2 medium chopped into small cubes

Ginger: 2 Tsp chopped

Garlic: 2 Tsp chopped

Turmeric Powder: 1/2 Tsp

Red Chilli Powder: 1 Tsp

Jeera: 1 Tsp

Jeera-Dhania Powder: 2 Tsp

Kasoori methi leaves: 1 Tsp Crushed

Milk: 1/2 cup

Cilantro: 2 Tbsp chopped

Green Chilli: 1 slit

Water 

Salt as required

Oil & Butter: 2 Tbsp

MAKING

Since I had a can of Kidney Beans, I did not need to pressure cook them. Otherwise, you would need to soak them first then pressure cook them until soft. 

Now in a pan, add 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tsp Oil, once hot, add Jeera, slit green chili, now add in the chopped ginger-garlic, saute it for a few seconds before adding in the chopped onions. Once the onions become translucent and change color, add in the chopped tomatoes. Saute it again for a few minutes until the tomatoes are well mixed in with the onions, now start adding the spices ( Turmeric, Red Chilli powder, Jeera-Dhania Powder). Saute it for a couple of minutes before adding in the can of cooked Rajma (Kidney Beans). 

Add a cup of water to the Rajma mix, Salt. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes in low flame, until the gravy thickens and the salt and Rajma are fully blended in with all the spices. 

Finally, add in the Kasoori Methi and half a cup of milk. Cook till it boils one time. Garnish it with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot with Rice or Rotis

Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans Masala)

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TIPS/VARIATIONS

I added milk but you could replace it with cashew paste. The purpose is to balance the spices and so both work well. You could also add 1 tsp Garam Masala, I did not add it as I thought it would be too much.