Rajma Gravy

Rajma Gravy without onion

Prep Time : 5 mins
 
Cook Time : 20 mins
 
Ingredients 

Rajma/Kidney beans - 1 cup
Chilli powder - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Salt as required

For Grinding
Ripe juicy tomatoes - 3 (big)
Green chilli -1 deseeded
Ginger -1 inch piece

For the seasoning
Oil -2 tbsp
Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
Asafoetida/hing - a pinch

Preparation
Wash rajma and soak it for 6- 8 hours. Pressure cook rajma with a little salt until soft.

Grind tomatoes, green chilli and ginger to a fine paste and keep it ready.

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add the ingredients mentined under seasoning.When cumin seeds/jeera sizzles, add the ground paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.

Then add the cooked rajma along with needed water (use the water in which rajma was cooked), needed salt and cook for a few minutes on low flame.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve well with hot rice, phulkas and chapati.