Rajma Rasmisa Recipe Card


Also known as rajma masala in this recipe boiled red kidney beans are cooked to perfection in an onion tomato masala flavored with aromatic powdered and whole spices. The combination of this delicious curry with steamed rice is one of the most favourite food from North India. 

Prep Time: 8-10 hour 

Cook time: 26-30 minutes 

Serve: 4 

Level Of Cooking: Moderate 

Taste: Mild 

Ingredients for Rajma Rasmisa Recipe 

Red kidney beans (rajma) soaked overnight 1 1/2 cups Onions finely chopped 2 medium 

Salt to taste 

Oil 3 tablespoons 

Bay leaves 2 

Ginger chopped 1 inch 

Garlic chopped cloves 

Tomatoes pureed 3 medium 

Coriander powder 1 tablespoon 

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon 

Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons 

Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon 

Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon 


Method 

Step 1: Pressure cook rajma with five cups of water and salt till totally cooked and soft. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add bay leaves and onion (you can grate the onion if you wish). 

Step 2: Add ginger and garlic and continue to sauté till the mixture turns golden. Add tomato puree, mix and continue to cook. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and cook till the oil leaves the masala. 

Step 3: Add rajma along with the cooking liquour and mix. Adjust salt and add garam masala powder. Lower the heat and simmer for about fifteen to twenty minutes on low heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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