Masaledar Rajma

 

Masaledar Rajma Recipe

 

Ingredients:-

1 cup rajma (dry) soaked overnight in plenty of water.

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1 capsicum chopped

1 stalk curry leaves

1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped

2 green chilies slit lengthwise

1/4 cup coconut scraped finely

1 tsp. red chili powder

1 tsp. coriander seed powder

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

1/4 tsp. garam masala powder

1/2 tsp. sambhar masala powder

3-4 pinches asafetida

salt to taste

1 lemon

1/2 tsp. cumin seeds

1 tbsp. ghee

2 tbsp. oil

 

How to make Masaledar Rajma:-

·         Wash and pressure cook rajma in plenty of water, till very tender, (at least 6 whistles).

·         Drain, wash with clean water, keep aside. Grind 2 tbsp, cooked rajma with 1/2 cup water in a mixer.

·         Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and asafetida, allow to splutter.

·         Add coconut, stir fry for a minute. Add capsicum, curry leaves, tomatoes, stir fry for 2 minutes.

·         Add all dry masala powder, stir for a minute. Add boiled rajma, 1 cup water, salt, cook for 3-4 minutes after boil resumes.

·         Add ground rajma, stir and cook till gravy is thick not watery.

·         Add lemon juice, ghee, stir and remove into serving dish.

·         Garnish with chopped coriander.

·         Serve hot with steamed rice or naans, etc