Introduction
I would say Rajma is one dish that I always loved it - be it with rice, roti or itself. I guess it is one of the easiest and delicious dish ever. It is also one of the dish that's always been there in feasts during festivals. And, I remember, while I was a kid, Rajma was the only bean group I liked. I know a lot of people have their own way of making this delicious dish, but the way I like it is fairly easy to make and I am going to share it with you. Hope you like it! Enjoy!
Makes about 5 servings
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Rajma |
Ingredients Needed
Rajma (Dried) - 1 cup
- Chopped Red Onions - 1/2 cup
- Chopped Tomatoes - 1/2 cup
- Vegetable Oil - 2 tbsp
- Salt, Chili Powder, Cumin Powder, and Turmeric Powder to taste
- Ginger/Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
- Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Optional: Cilantro to garnish; Green Chilies if you want spicier
Steps to follow
Soak Rajma overnight.
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Soak Rajma overnight |
The next day, wash soaked Rajma once and pour it in a pressure cooker with some water on it. Also, add little salt and turmeric powder to taste. Cook on a medium heat.
You may want about 5 whistles to go depending how cooked you want. Turn off the heat. Set aside for few minutes.
Open the pressure cooker and pour the cooked Rajma and its water in a mixing bowl. Drain Rajma and place it in a separate bowl.
Tip: You do not want to throw away its water since you will need it later on.
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Cooked Rajma and its water |
You may use the same pressure cooker to cook the rest of it or a non-stick skillet. I will be using the same pressure cooker. Heat Cumin Seeds on the vegetable oil until it turns dark in color.
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Heat Cumin Seeds on the Vegetable Oil |
Add chopped onions.
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Add Onions |
When the onions turn light brown in color, add spices along with Ginger/Garlic Paste.
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Add Spices and Ginger/Garlic Paste |
After a minute or two, add Rajma and chopped tomatoes and mix well.
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Add Rajma and Tomatoes |
After a minute or two, add the water that you saved after Rajma has been cooked.
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Add water |
Bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat.
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Bring it to a boil |
Garnish with cilantro and the Rajma dish is ready to served with your favorite choice of food!
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Rajma |
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