Rajma Masala

Ingredients (14)

• onion1
• rajma 2 cups
• tomato pureed1
• whole garam masala4 clove
• peppercorns
• inch cinnamon stick1
• coriander power1.5 tsp
• cumin power1 tsp
• red chilli powder1 tsp
• cumin seeds1 tsp
• ginger garlic paste1 tsp
• garam masala powder0.5 tsp
• amchur powder0.5 tsp
• salt

Method

1. 1

   Cooking time : 30 mts

2. 2

   For Rajma - Wash rajma 2 to 3 times and soak in water overnight. Cook it in pressure cooker until 4 whistles.

3. 3

   Heat pan on a medium high, add 2 tsp oil and sliced onion, saute onion till it gets light brown color. Take off the heat, let it get cool down, then grind to form a smooth paste.

4. 4

   Heat 3 tsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and whole garam masala, wait till it gets sputter.

5. 5

   Add onion puree and cook for 2 mts. Then add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

6. 6

   Add tomato puree, cover and cook for 2 mts.

7. 7

   Add dry spices, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder, red chilli powder and cook till oil starts loosing out from the spices.

8. 8

   Add garam masala and mix.

9. 9

   Add boiled Rajma, mix and add leftover water from boiled rajma.

10. 10

    Sprinkle some salt, mix, cover and cook for 10 mts.

11. 11

    Serve with boiled rice or roti!

12. 12

    Adding little extra dry spices make Rajma more flavorful.