Rajma-kidney bean curry
Rajma, also known as Kidney Bean Curry, is a popular North Indian dish made with kidney beans cooked in a flavorful tomato-based gravy with aromatic Indian spices. It’s a hearty and nutritious dish often served with rice or Indian bread like roti or naan.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dried kidney beans soaked overnight and boiled until tender
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes pureed
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until aromatic.
- Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the boiled kidney beans along with some water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Mash some of the kidney beans to thicken the curry slightly.
- Sprinkle garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 63g (21%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 26mg (1%)Potassium: 1.474mgFiber: 16g (67%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 667IU (13%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 100mg (10%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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