Masala Rajma

Red Kidney beans, Rajma as it is popular commonly known in the northern part of India, is a good source of protein and fibre, and are used in many different cuisines. Excess oil and spices, however, can make rajma calorie-rich. Here is how you can have rajma made with no extra calories.

 

 

Ingredients:

Rajma – ½ Cup (50 gms)

Onion – 1 big

Tomato –  1 big

Ginger & Garlic Paste –  1 tbsp

Green Chilli –  1

Curd –  2 tbsps

Haldi Powder –  ½ tsp

Garam Masala –  ½ tsp

Red Chilli Powder –  ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Coriander for Garnishing

 

 

Method:

1. Soak rajma overnight.
2. Throw away the water the next day & wash it thoroughly & pressure-cook.
3. Peel, wash and chop onion and tomato.
4. Make a paste of onion and tomato separately.
5. Heat non-stick pan, add tomato paste and cook for 4-5 minutes.
6. Add onion paste and cook for few minutes.
7. Add ginger-garlic paste to the above.
8. Add all the spices and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Now add beaten curd & stir well
10. Add Rajma and water as per consistency and cook till done.
11. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti