Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Rajma Masala
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 3 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure cook the soaked rajma with salt until completely soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee in a kadhai and splutter the cumin seeds.
3
Phase 3
Sauté the onions until golden brown, then add the ginger-garlic paste until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add the tomato puree, turmeric and coriander powder and cook until the ghee separates.
5
Phase 5
Add the rajma with its cooking liquid and simmer 15 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken the gravy.
6
Phase 6
Stir in the garam masala and serve with steamed rice.