Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
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
- • 300g kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 3 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1 tsp coriander powder
- • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- • 1/2 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the beans with salt and 4 cups water for 6-8 whistles until completely soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee, crackle the cumin seeds, brown the onions, and fry the ginger-garlic paste.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomato puree, coriander powder, and chili powder; cook until the ghee separates.
4
Phase 4
Add the beans with their liquid; simmer 25-30 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken the gravy.
5
Phase 5
Sprinkle garam masala, rest 10 minutes, and serve with steamed rice.