Description
Rajma (pronounced as “ra-jmah”) is a popular Indian dish made with red kidney beans cooked in a thick tomato-based gravy. It’s a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish that is commonly enjoyed with rice, particularly in the region of Punjab in India. Here’s how you can prepare Rajma:
Ingredients for Rajma:
- Red Kidney Beans (Rajma): Either dried beans soaked overnight and cooked until tender, or canned beans drained and rinsed.
- Onion: Finely chopped.
- Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes, pureed or finely chopped.
- Ginger-Garlic Paste: Freshly ground or ready-made.
- Green Chilies: Slit, for heat (adjust amount based on spice preference).
- Spices: Turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder (adjust to taste), garam masala.
- Salt: To taste.
- Oil or Ghee: For cooking.
- Fresh Coriander: Chopped, for garnish.
- Whole Spices (optional): Bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods.
