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April 17, 2025
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Rajma Masala Whole Foods, Plant Based)

 

Rajma Masala

A hearty and wholesome curry made with kidney beans slow-cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy.
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Prep Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: curry, Main Course, Vegetables/Curries
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Kidney beans – soaked overnight
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 – 2 green chilies optional
  • 3 – 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch piece ginger
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 cups water
Spices:
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala

Method
 

  1. Grind onions, tomatoes, green chilies, ginger and garlic into a smooth paste.
  2. In a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, add the paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili powder and salt.
  3. Add the soaked rajma and 3 cups of water.
  4. Pressure cook: Instant Pot: 15 minutes on High Pressure mode, natural release. Stovetop Pressure cooker: 6–7 whistles on medium heat
  5. Once done, mash a few rajma beans for a thicker gravy. Add garam masala and lemon juice. Add water to get the right consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with Jeera Rice.

Notes

Jeera Rice to go with Rajma Masala
Ingredients:
Basmati rice, cumin seeds, water, salt & optional bay leaf.
Instructions:
Add brown basmati rice, cumin seeds, water and salt, then cook until soft and fluffy.
Enjoy!!
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