Punjabi Rajma Masala
Enjoy an authentic Punjabi Rajma Masala made with perfectly cooked kidney beans simmered in a rich, spiced onion-tomato gravy. A hearty and protein-rich North Indian classic best paired with jeera rice or roti.
Description
Punjabi Rajma Masala
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 250g) | Prep: 10 mins (+ soak time) | Cook: 30 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
- 2 medium onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies (slit)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
- Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
🍽️ Instructions
- Soak rajma overnight. Drain and pressure cook with salt and 3 cups water for 6–7 whistles until soft. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook until raw smell goes.
- Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates.
- Add all powdered spices (turmeric, chili, coriander powder). Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add boiled rajma with water. Simmer for 10–12 minutes to thicken gravy.
- Finish with garam masala, kasuri methi, and fresh coriander. Serve hot with rice or roti.
1. Ingredients List (Grouped)
Group 1: Rajma Base
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1 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
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Salt to taste
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3 cups water
Group 2: Masala Base
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2 medium onions (finely chopped)
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2 tomatoes (pureed)
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1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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2 green chilies (slit)
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2 tbsp oil
Group 3: Spices
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp red chili powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp garam masala
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1 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
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Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
Additional information
| calories | 200-220 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 30-40 |
| Cooking Method | Pressure Cooker, Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | North Indian, Punjabi |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Protein, Iron-Rich, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 0-5 |
| Fiber | 8-10 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, Muscle gain |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Prep Time | 10–30 mins |
| Protein | 5-10 |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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