Rajma Masala

Rajma Masala is a popular Punjabi dish which consists of Red kidney beans cooked with Indian spices. It is a thick gravy which usually goes with Chapati, Roti and Rice. It is said to be good for weight watchers.

Ingredients

Rajma Masala

• Rajma - 200 gms
• Onion - 1 large or 2 medium
• Tomato - 2
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 teaspoon
• Green chillies - 2 slit
• Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - as required
• Milk - 1 small cup ( or fresh cream)

Seasoning 

• Cinnamon - 1 inch stick
• Cardamom - 1
• Cloves - 2

Spice Powders

• Turmeric - 1/4th teaspoon
• Rajma / Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1
• Coriander powder - 1 heaped spoon

Preparation

1. Soak Rajma overnight, pour 2 glasses of water and pressure cook it with little salt. Take a frying pan, pour oil and when hot season it with items under seasoning.
2. Add the chopped onions and fry until it is light brown. Now add the ginger garlic paste and green chillies and fry until the raw smell leaves. Then add the chopped tomatoes and fry until mushy.
3. Now add all the spice powders and fry for a minute. Pour a small cup of water or the reserved Rajma water and allow it to boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the Rajma and cook for another 7-8 minutes until the gravy thickens. Allowing the Rajma to soak in the masala for longer times makes it tastier.
5. Finally pour the milk or fresh cream, mix it well and switch the stove off. Do not boil it.

Rajma Masala ready to serve!

Tip : The longer Rajma soaks in the masala, the better it will taste.