Rajma(Kidney Beans) Rice

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Ingredients

Method

  • 3/4 cup rajma (kidney beans)
  • 1 1/2 cups steamed rice (chawal) (use leftovers if you have any)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 small stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced ginger (adrak)
  • 1 to 2 sliced green chillies
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
  • 1 tbsp dried mango powder (amchur)
  • 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste
  1. Soak the rajma in water overnight. Drain and discard the water. Keep aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pressure handi. Add the cumin seeds and cinnamon and allow them to crackle.
  3. Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes till they are translucent. Add the ginger and green chillies and sauté for a few more minutes.
  4. Add the soaked rajma, along with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
  5. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
  6. When the pressure is released, add the black salt and amchur and mix well. Simmer for a few minutes and add the cooked rice to this rajma. Mix gently.
  7. Serve hot.

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