Rajma Masala
Rajma Masala
Boil Rajma with salt to taste.Fry onions & tomatoes till reddish brown.Add Roopaks Rajma masala & stir for few minutes then add rajma & pressure cook.
Here's a recipe for Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) using Roopak's Rajma Masala:
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups dried kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight and drained
- 2 Tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2-3 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1-Inch Piece of ginger, grated
- 2 Green chilies, slit lengthwise (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 2 Tablespoons Roopak's Rajma Masala
- 1 Teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 Teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 Teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Water
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker or large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another couple of minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook until they turn mushy and oil starts separating from the masala.
- Stir in Roopak's Rajma Masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes to roast the spices.
- Add the soaked and drained kidney beans to the pot. Stir well to coat the beans with the masala.
- Pour enough water to cover the beans by at least an inch. Adjust salt if necessary.
- If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for about 6-7 whistles or until the beans are soft and fully cooked. If using a regular pot, cover and cook on medium-low heat until the beans are tender (this may take about 1-2 hours, depending on the freshness of the beans).
- Once the beans are cooked, check the consistency of the curry. If it's too thick, add more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the curry.
- Simmer the curry for another 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread.