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Indian 35 min Medium
Rajma
Red kidney beans simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Origin & Story
Rajma-chawal (kidney beans with rice) is the ultimate comfort meal of North India, especially Punjab, where Sunday lunch is unthinkable without it.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
The aromatic starting note.
Coriander powder
Builds the earthy body of the gravy.
Garam masala
A warming finish.
Ingredients
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt
Method
- 01
Heat oil and crackle the cumin.
- 02
Saute onion, then ginger-garlic until golden.
- 03
Add tomato puree, coriander powder and salt; cook until thick.
- 04
Add the beans with a cup of water and simmer 15 minutes, mashing a few for creaminess.
- 05
Finish with garam masala and serve with rice.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.