Feb 22, 2013

Rajma Curry





My family loves having rajma n chawal..here is my version..do try!!

Rajma/Kidney Beans – 2 cups
Onion – 2 (medium, sliced)
Tomato – 2 (medium , sliced)
Garlic – 2 cloves (crushed)
Ginger – 1/2” pc (crushed)
Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
Cinnamon stick – 1 pc
Star Anise/chakra phool – 2 pc
Hing – 1 tsp
Tumeric – 1 tsp
Red chilli powder – 2 tsp
Garam Masala – 2 tsp
Salt
Oil – 2 tbsp
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
Coriander Leaves – for garnish

Method :-

Soak rajma overnight. Pressure cook  it with cinnamon stick ,star anise  and little salt -  5 whistles(approx.) .
Heat  oil + ghee in a pan,crackle mustard seeds.Add hing, curry leaves ,crushed garlic-ginger.
Add onions,sauté till light golden.
Add turmeric,red chilli powder,garam masala – mix well.
Add tomatoes,cook till tomatoes are soft.Add the cooked rajma- mix properly.
Check salt..add more if required..if the gravy is too thick add little water. Bring to boil  on slow flame.
Garnish with coriander leaves and Serve hot with rice...Njoy!!!

3 comments:

  1. Can mutton be added to this curry?

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  2. Hai Leena..sorry i don't know..i hav never tried a non-veg rajma..and i don't eat mutton,beef or fish,so i don't knw how it'l taste...try experimenting with mutton..may b it'l work out for u.Thnx for stopping by :)

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    1. hai once again..well i searched for a non-veg version of rajma for u..and luckily found one for u..pls chk out this link

      http://www.vahrehvah.com/Rajmah+Meat+Curry:1591

      thnx!!

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