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Rajma Masala/Red Kidney Beans Curry

Creamy melt-in-the-mouth red kidney beans or rajma masala. Finger licking delicious and delectable curry .Pairs well with any grain or bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Dry Rajma /Red Kidney Beans(Soaked overnight )
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Dry Red Chili
  • 2 Tbsp Oil of your choice
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 Medium chopped Onion
  • 1 Medium Chopped Tomato
  • ¼ Cup Tomato Puree
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tsp Red Chili powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt to taste
  • ½ Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Lime /Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 Tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 Tsp Minced Garlic

Method
 

  1. Switch on the instant pot .Turn the saute button on. When it displays hot add oil to it .
  2. When its hot enough add cumin seeds ,dry red chili and bay leaf to it .Let them sizzle .
  3. Add chopped onion to it .Saute it for 1 minute or till it looks transparent .
  4. Add grated ginger garlic and saute it till the raw smell is gone .Add turmeric powder ,red chili powder, coriander powder to it .Stir it for 30 second and add chopped tomato and tomato puree to it .
  5. add salt and saute it for 2-3 minute till tomato spice mix releases the oil.
  6. If you feel spices are sticking to the bottom add 1-2 tbsp of water to it .Saute once again foe 1 minute .
  7. Add soaked and washed kidney beans and rajma to it .Mix it properly with the spice mix.
  8. Add 3 cups of water to it .Stir it once and add garam masala to it .
  9. Close the lid and cook on bean mode or chili mode for 30 minutes.9time will be auto set)
  10. Let the steam release naturally .Remove the lid and taste the salt .Adjust if its needed.
  11. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to it .
  12. If its quite thin for your liking you can mash few beans and mix in the gravy.
  13. If its thick add some warm water .
  14. Stir it once again and serve it with the grain of your choice.
  15. Enjoy.
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