Rajma Masala Recipe – Hearty Red Kidney Bean Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pressure cook the soaked kidney beans with water and a pinch of salt until soft. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add onions and sauté until golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Stir in tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala.
4. Cook until oil separates. Add the cooked kidney beans and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or chapati.

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