Soulful Red Kidney Beans Recipe Taste the Love in Every Bite
Discover the Red Kidney Beans Human Touch Recipe – a comforting, homemade rajma full of love, flavors, and memories that warm the heart in every bite.
Equipment
- Large bowl for soaking
- Pressure cooker or large pot
- Deep pan or kadai
- Wooden spoon
- Potato masher
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Beans:
- 2 cups dried red kidney beans
- Water for soaking and cooking
- Salt
Masala:
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 2 large onions
- 3-4 green chilies
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- ¼ cup oil or ghee
Whole Spices:
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 4-5 cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Powdered Spices:
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp kasuri methi
- Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
How To Make It
- 1. Soak beans overnight in plenty of water. Next day, drain and rinse. Pressure cook with fresh water and pinch of salt for 15-20 minutes until tender. Let pressure release naturally.
- 2. Heat oil in deep pan. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and oil separates, about 8-10 minutes. Add all powdered spices and cook for 2 minutes. Add green chilies.
- 4. Add cooked beans with their liquid. Bring to boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes. Mash about a quarter of the beans to thicken gravy. Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- 5. Adjust salt and consistency. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with rice or roti.