RAJMA

(KIDNEY BEANS CURRY)

Serves 10                Pressure Cooking Time 20 Minutes.

                                                            INGREDIENTS :-

Ginger                      :- 10 gms
Garlic                       :- 12 flakes
Vegetable oil            :- 1/2 cup
Dry red chillies(kashmiri) :- 3
Onion Grated                  :- 2 (large)
Tomatoes chopped          :- 3 large
Red chilli powder             :- 1 tsp
Salt                                  :- 5 and 1/2 tsp
Kidney beans                   :- 2 and 1/2 cup (soaked overnight or in hot water for 2 hours and drained)
Water                              :- 4 and 1/2 cup
Garam masala powder     :- 1 tsp


                                            METHODS:- 

(1) Grind together ginger and garlic into a paste


(2) Heat oil in cooker for about 3 minutes. Add chillies. Stir for a few seconds. Add onions and fry till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste. Stir for a few seconds. Add tomatoes, Chilli Powder and salt. Cook till tomatoes are pulpy and oil shows separately, stirring occasionally. Add beans and water. Stir well.

(3)Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook For 20 Minutes

(4) Remove Cooker from Heat. Allow to cool Naturally.

(5)Open Cooker. Partially mash beans with back of a ladle till gravy is creamy. Stir in garam masala powder

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