A delicious North Indian dish made with kidney beans cooked in a spiced tomato gravy, served with rice.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min
Rajma Chawal recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup of rajma with rice)

For Rajma

  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 2
    medium onions
  • 1tbsp
    ginger-garlic paste
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    pepper
  • 1tsp
    chili powder
  • 1tsp
    dhania powder
  • 1tsp
    haldi
  • 1tsp
    garam masala
  • 2
    tomatoes
  • 500g
    rajma (soaked overnight)
  • 2cups
    water

How to make Rajma Chawal

Cooking Rajma

  1. In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add bay leaves.

  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.

  4. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, dhania powder, haldi, and garam masala. Mix well.

  5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

  6. Add soaked rajma and water. Stir to combine.

  7. Close the lid and cook until you hear three whistles.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

335.0kcal (16.75%)

Protein

22.5g (45%)

Carbs

60.0g (21.82%)

Sugars

1.5g (3%)

Healthy Fat

0.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Soaking rajma overnight helps in faster cooking and better texture.

  2. Adjust the water quantity based on your desired gravy consistency.

FAQS

  1. Can I use canned rajma instead of dried?

    Yes, you can use canned rajma. Just reduce the cooking time.

  2. What can I serve with rajma?

    Rajma is traditionally served with rice, but you can also enjoy it with roti or naan.

  3. Is rajma chawal vegan?

    Yes, rajma chawal is a vegan dish.

  4. How can I make rajma less spicy?

    You can reduce the amount of chili powder or omit it altogether.

  5. Can I add vegetables to rajma?

    Yes, you can add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.

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