Rajma Curry

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Rajma Curry

Rajma curry, one of India's most popular and flavorful dishes, is prepared with rich, aromatic spiced onion and tomato-based gravy. This comforting, protein-packed dish pairs perfectly with rice, roti, or paratha making it a versatile and wholesome choice for any meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Cup Rajma/ red kidney beans
  • 3 onions
  • 8-10 garlic cloves
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 2 inch ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Cinnamom stick
  • 1-2 black cardamoms
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 2 tablespoon Rajma masala (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chilli
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 teaspoon ghee (Optional)
  • 4 cups water
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Instructions

  1. Soak red beans in water overnight.
  2. In a pressure cooker, add peeled whole onions, garlic, rajma, water, and spices.
  3. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the cooker blows 3 whistles on medium heat.
  4. Once the rajma is cooked, remove the onions and garlic from the cooker.
  5. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  6. Stir in the onions and garlic that were cooked with the rajma. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add grated ginger, salt, chili, turmeric, garam masala, and rajma masala. Fry the masala on low heat for 5 minutes.
  8. Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
  9. Mix in the cooked kidney beans and water. Let the curry simmer for 10 minutes
  10. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti!

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  • Soak kidney beans overnight for better texture and reduced cooking time.
  • If the curry thickens, add warm water to adjust consistency.
  • Spices are essential, don’t skip them, as they enhance the flavor and aroma of the dish.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Sodium 1180mg (49%) Potassium 1035mg (30%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 790IU (16%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Sodium 1180mg 49%
Potassium 1035mg 22%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 790IU 16%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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