Rajma
North Indian Easy

Rajma

Creamy red kidney beans in a spiced tomato-onion gravy

indianveganvegetariangluten-freequickweeknightdinnerone-pot
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⏱️ 20 minutes 15 minutes prep · 10 minutes cook
🍽️ 3 Serves
245 Calories
11g Protein
38g Carbs
7g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

A North Indian staple, this dish relies on a deeply developed masala base for its complexity. If the base sauce is prepared in advance, these comforting beans come together in the same time it takes to steam a pot of basmati rice.


Instructions

1

Combine the kidney beans, tomato-onion masala, fenugreek leaves, and water in a large saucepan over medium heat.

πŸ’‘ Crush the fenugreek leaves between your palms as you add them to release their aromatic oils.

2

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the gravy to thicken slightly.

3

Stir in the garam masala, amchur, black salt, salt, and ground red chili. Taste the gravy and adjust the salt and heat level to your preference.

πŸ’‘ The black salt provides a specific savory, sulfurous depth that is traditional to this dish.

4

Serve the beans hot, garnished with red onion, ginger matchsticks, and fresh cilantro.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Jeera riceSteamed Basmati rice Paratha
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Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Freezes well for 2 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate up to 3 days. Freezes well for 2 months.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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