RAJMA

Rajma/Kidney beans

Curry

Ingredients

Red kidney beans – 200 gms
Medium sized onions – 2(chopped)
Ginger – 2’’ piece(chopped)
Garlic – 6 cloves(minced)
Tomatoes (large) – 2 (chopped to 1’’ cubes)
Chilly powder – 1 tsp OR 2 green chillies (chopped)
Coriander powder -2 tsp
Cumin powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
A pinch of asafetida
Salt to taste
Cooking oil
Coriander leaves

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.Add onion and fry till it becomes soft and glassy.
2. Add ginger and garlic. Fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and tomato. Fry till oil separates from the masala.
4. Add the red kidney beans, 3 cups of warm water, asafetida, salt to taste and cook till the beans are done.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.