Rajma chawal Recipe – How to Make Rajma

Rajma Recipe is one of the favourites in Punjabi homes. After all Rajma chawal is a favourite dish in most Punjabi homes. We are no exception, I simply love this combo! and, I have my favourite Rajma masala recipe too, which I learned from Mom.

If you love North Indian recipes, there is one dish you will see everywhere on the menu. Ask any Punjabi about their comfort food, Rajma chawal recipe will be the winner with a clear majority. Bean and rice recipes are a staple in many cuisines. Rajma curry is a dish which is a true delight for most North Indians. This curry and rice is an amazing combination, Here’s How to Make Punjabi Rajma recipe, an easy Kidney beans recipe.

Rajma in English is red kidney beans. Boiled kidney beans are cooked into a thick creamy curry recipe and served over steamed rice. Add a dollop of ghee on top of steaming plate of rajma chawal, it is heaven on your plate. Believe me! it is totally worth the calories.

It is a comfort food for me, a dish which simply provides the comfort, lights up the memories with just its warmth and aroma. I think that comfort food is termed as comfort food because it works as a salve for our souls. It goes beyond the taste of the food alone. Sometimes is more about the emotions, and happiness that comes with those food memories.

During my growing up years, I and my younger sister always used to look forward to Sundays, because Rajma chawal would be the highlight of the lunch. Till date, Sundays are for Rajma masala curry at home with plain steamed rice, a bowl of boondi raita and papad. I would like to add here, When I started cooking, amongst the first dishes I learned, How to cook Rajma recipe was high on priority.

That was silly old me, but when my son after finishing his course abroad called and wanted me to make rajma chawal first thing when he came home after months, it sure reaffirms my belief in the power of real comfort food and the connection that food provides.

One of Sunday Meals which Mom cooked a few days ago, Rajma Masala, Chawal, Tamatar wala Paneer, Paratha, and papad… try that it is sheer bliss.

Red kidney beans on its own are quite nutritious. A 100 gram serving of boiled Rajma is about 140 calories, 5.7 gm protein, 5.9 gm fat and 18 gms of carbs. You can use them in salads, make this Rajma pulao or try them as Veg galouti Kabab. It is delicious in any form.

Before I get carried away anymore, Here is easy Punjabi Rajma recipe that I learned from my Mom. This is recipe is without garlic, you can add ginger garlic or skip that according to your preference. You can also make Rajma Masala recipe in Instant Pot pressure cooker, I will post the recipe very soon.

Recipe Notes: Rajma Masala Recipe

• If you soak kidney beans for few hours Cooking them is easier and takes a lot less time.
• Always discard the water in which Rajma is soaked it will reduce the gaseous nature of the dish.
• Do not overcook while boiling, it will result in mushy texture.
• Basmati Rice tastes best with Rajma recipe, I always serve them with long grain Basmati rice.
• You can add a small pinch asafoetida /hing to get rid of gaseous nature as well.

How To Make Rajma (Hindi Video)

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Rajma Recipe - How to Make Rajma

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Rajma recipe Punjabi Rajma curry to serve as Rajma chawal. my favourite easy Rajma masala recipe too, which I learned from Mom

Course: curry

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: curry

Servings: 4

Author: Rekha Kakkar

Ingredients

• 2 Cups red kidney beans soaked overnight
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 1/2 cup onion paste
• 1 cup tomato puree fresh
• 1/4 cup tomato puree from the pack
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 Tsp Red chilli powder
• 1 tsp Rajma Masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 inch ginger
• 2-3 leaves Tbsp Coriander chopped
• 2-3 cups Steamed Rice to serve

Instructions

1. Wash and soak kidney beans for 4-6 hours . Discard water and pressure cook soaked rajma/kidney beans with 3 cups of water and 1/2tsp of salt in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles or you can use canned red kidney beans If you are in a hurry.

2. Heat oil in a thick pan, cook onion and green chilli paste in oil till it is light brown in colour.

3. Add tomato puree and also turmeric powder, red chilli powder and little bit of salt if required.
4. Cook the masala paste over medium heat for 6-7 minutes till it starts to leave the sides of pan.

5. Immediately add cooked kidney beans along the liquid and mix it well with masala paste, add garam masala and cook for 10 minutes.

6. Serve it over a bed of steamed basmati rice/chawal for a perfect Rajma Chawal meal.

Recipe Video

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