Restaurant-Style Red Rajma / Kidney Beans Curry | Easy & Flavorful

Preparation of Rajma masala

Ingredients

1. Red Rajma – 1 cup
2. Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
3. Sambar Powder – 1 tsp
4. Oil – 2 tbsp
5. Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
6. Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp
7. Salt – to taste
8. Green Chillies – 2 (slit)
9. Tomato – 1 (chopped)
10. Onion – 1 (chopped)
11. Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
12. Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
13. Curry Leaves – a few
14. Coriander Leaves – for garnish

Preparation of Rajma Masala

• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Serve hot with rice or chapathi.
• Pressure cook the soaked red rajma for 5 to 6 whistles or until soft. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, and sauté for a few seconds.Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
• Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
• Add red chilli powder, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
• Mix well and cook for a minute.
• Add the boiled red rajma along with some of the water used to cook it.
• Let it simmer for 5–10 minutes so the flavors blend well.

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