Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)
Rajma masala recipe is a traditional Indian recipe that consists of softened kidney beans, onions, tomatoes, and spices. This hearty curry recipe is protein-rich and loaded with fibre.
Ingredients
- 200 g Kidney Beans Rajma
- 1.5 Litres Water
- 50 ml Oil
- 2 Onions
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
- Coriander
Instructions
- In a large pot add 1 litre of the water and then bring to a boil.
- Add the kidney beans and leave to gently simmer for 90 minutes until the kidney beans are softened.
- In a seperate pan heat up the oil on medium heat until hot.
- Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and cumin powder and cook the spices for 2-3 minutes.
- Add a tablespoon of water to ensure that the spices do not burn and to help release the colour of the spices.
- Add the softened kidney beans and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 500ml of the water then cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the fenugreek leaves and coriander.
- Serve with garlic naan or boiled basmati rice then enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.05gSodium: 692mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 736IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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