Ingredients
For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Rajma (red kidney beans), soaked overnight300 g
- Oil or ghee4 tbsp
- Cumin seeds1 tsp
- Onions, finely chopped2
- Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
- Tomatoes, puréed3
- Turmeric1/2 tsp
- Kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp
- Ground coriander2 tsp
- Garam masala1 tsp
- Green chillies2
- Coriander leaves3 tbsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Extra tomatoes1
Method
- BoilPressure-cook the rajma until very soft.
- TadkaHeat oil; crackle cumin; fry onions until deep golden.
- MasalaAdd ginger-garlic, then tomatoes and spices; cook until the oil separates.
- CookAdd the rajma (red kidney beans) and water as needed; simmer 30 minutes.
- FinishSprinkle garam masala and coriander; serve with rice or roti.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 439 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1 g |
| Fat | 14.8 g |
| Fibre | 14.8 g |
| Sugar | 9.1 g |
| Sodium | 905 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g |
| Serving size | about 300 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Rajma take to make?
About 9 h 15 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 50 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.
How many calories are in Rajma?
About 439 kcal per serving, with 19 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 300 g each.
Which allergens does Rajma contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Rajma from?
Rajma is a main course from India. Punjabi kidney-bean curry.