Rajma (Indian Red Kidney Bean Curry) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (8 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
    2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
    1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped
    1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1/2 chopped onion
    1 tablespoon rajma, masala if desired (or more) (optional)
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
    sliced onion (to garnish)
    1 tablespoon chopped coriander (to garnish)
Preparation
    In a medium pot, heat oil. When hot, add cumin.
    Once the cumin begins to brown, add the garlic and ginger. Let it cook for 1 min, stir constantly.
    Add onions and stir until onion turns clear and add the tomato sauce.
    Keep stirring the sauce until it's slightly thickens and begins to separate a bit from the oil.
    Add the Rajma masala, salt and chili powder and stirl for 2-3 minutes.
    Last, throw in the two cans of kidney beans, undrained. Let it cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally.
    You adjust the spices accordingly, while tasting along.
    Serve with some sliced onions, a lemon wedge and garnish with some chopped coriander. Enjoy!

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