Punjabi Style Rajma Masala
Rajma Masala is a delicious, one-pot, vegan Indian curry. Learn how to make Punjabi style rajma chawal in a few simple steps.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 Cup dried red kidney beans (rajma)
- 1 Cup chopped onion
- 1 Cup chopped tomato (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 4 tablespoon cooking oil
- 4 - 5 Cups water
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala ((get recipe))
- 2 green chilli sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 1/4 Cup chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and soak the red kidney beans in enough water for 4 - 5 hours. After 4 hours, discard the water and drain beans in a colander. Set aside.
- 2
In a stovetop pressure cooker heat oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, asafoetida and ginger-garlic paste, saute till onion turn caramelized and light brown in colour. Keep on stirring the onions while sauteing them, for uniform cooking and also so that they don't get burnt.
- 3
Next, add the drained beans in the pressure cooker along with salt, chopped tomato and turmeric powder. Stir to combine and saute the mixture for 2 - 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the 4 Cups of water to the pressure cooker, close the lid, put the weight and let beans cook over medium heat for 2 - 3 whistle. Turn off the heat.
- 5
Let the steam release naturally from the pressure cooker. Check if the rajma is cooked or not by taking a bite or pressing a bean. If they are not fully cooked completely, then pressure cook again or simmer over low heat for few more minutes. Meanwhile add some water if required to adjust the consistency of the curry.
- 6
Add kasuri methi, garam masala, green chilli, and coriander. Simmer rajma masala without a lid for 10 -12 minutes or more till the curry thickens slightly, it should not be watery. Mash a few rajma beans with the back of the spoon, this helps to thicken the curry.
- 7
Serve rajma masala with steamed basmati rice or jeera rice for lunch.