Rajma Masala

Ingredients

• •1 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
• •1 large onion, 2 tomatoes
• •1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• •½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp red chilli, ½ tsp coriander, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp turmeric
• •1 tsp oil, salt, coriander

Method

1. 1

   Drain the rajma. Pressure-cook with 3 cups water, salt and ½ tsp oil for 6-7 whistles until completely tender.

2. 2

   In a kadhai, heat oil and splutter cumin. Add onion and sauté till golden.

3. 3

   Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 1 min. Add tomato purée and cook till the oil separates.

4. 4

   Add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder. Cook 1 min.

5. 5

   Add the cooked rajma with its water. Simmer 10 min to meld flavours. Mash a few beans for creaminess.

6. 6

   Finish with garam masala and coriander. Serve with brown rice.