Rajma masala

Rajma masala is a very easy and delicious gravy that is made with Red Kidney beans.This recipe of my mom's is a favorite amongst my friends. Jeera rice is undoubtedly the best combination with Rajma and is also referred as Rajma Chawal :) 

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) - 1 medium sized cup
• Onions - 1 small chopped
• Tomatoes - 3-4 medium sized
• Ginger,Garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Garam Masala / Channa Masala Powder - 2 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
• Jeera Powder - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander to garnish
• Jeera(Cumin) seeds - 1 tsp
• Oil/Butter - 4 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Preparation:

1. Soak Rajma in water for a couple of hours
2. Pressure cook with a little salt until the Rajma becomes tender. (Don't overcook as it tends to get mashed)
3. Grind the tomatoes,few strands of Coriander leaves along with 8-10 pieces of cooked Rajma beans.
4. In a pan, add 2 tbsp Butter/Oil, Jeera(Cumin) seeds and saute for a min. Now add the ginger-garlic paste and saute the onions on medium heat until it turns golden brown. ( The oil should start separating from the mixture)
5. Add the ground tomato puree,all the masala powders to it and enough salt to taste. Adjust the water according to the desired consistency.
6. Add the cooked Rajma. Stir well and and allow it to cook for 10 mins
7. Garnish it with Coriander leaves. 
8. Serve with Jeera Rice or Roti or Poori :)

Chef's Tip - I add few Rajma beans while making the paste as it gives a good consistency and richness to the taste. This is optional.