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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 405
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until aromatic.
  4. Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
  5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add the boiled kidney beans along with some water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Mash some of the kidney beans to thicken the curry slightly.
  8. Sprinkle garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.
  11. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 1.474mgFiber: 16gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 667IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 7mg

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