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Rajma Masala

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins

Rajma Masala

 2 tbsp Ghee
 1 cup Rajma Beans/Red Kidney Beans
 4 cups Water
 1 Black Cardamom
 1 Bay Leaf
 1 Inch Cinnamon Stick
 1 tsp Cumin seeds
 1 pinch, Asafoetida
 2 Large Onions, Chopped
 3 Tomato, Pureed
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
 1 1-2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
 3-4 Green Chillies
 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
 Salt
 4 tbsp Coriander Leaves, For Garnishing
1

In a pressure cooker, Cook the red kidney beans along with 4 cups of water and salt for 4 whistles.

2

In a pan, add Ghee. Once the Ghee is hot add whole spices like Cardamom, Bay leaf, and Cinnamon

3

To this, we now add the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds.

4

Now add a pinch of Asafoetida, Onions and cook it till it's golden brown.

5

Once the Onions are cooked well add ginger garlic paste and cook for 3 to 4 mins. Later add in Green chillies and cook for a minute.

6

Now it's time to add all the dry spices like Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder and salt. Saute all the spices for 2 to 3 mins.

7

Now pour in the Tomato puree and cook for 5 mins until it starts to release oil. Once the gravy starts to release the oil, add the cooked Red Kidney Beans along with the water. Give it a nice mix.

8

Now cover and cook the curry until the gravy thickens. When you feel the gravy is becoming thicker, lastly Add Garam masala powder and mix the curry well. Switch off the flame and garnish it with some coriander leaves.

9

Rajma Masala is now ready to be served with some hot steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories499
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.5g19%

Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 1248mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 73.4g27%

Dietary Fiber 18.5g67%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 23.3g

Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 40mg223%
Potassium 1689mg36%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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