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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Indian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Soak red beans in water overnight.
- In a pressure cooker, add peeled whole onions, garlic, rajma, water, and spices.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the cooker blows 3 whistles on medium heat.
- Once the rajma is cooked, remove the onions and garlic from the cooker.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Stir in the onions and garlic that were cooked with the rajma. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add grated ginger, salt, chili, turmeric, garam masala, and rajma masala. Fry the masala on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- Mix in the cooked kidney beans and water. Let the curry simmer for 10 minutes
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.