Rajma Curry

Ingredients :-

1. Red kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight 1 1/2 cups
2. Salt to taste
3. Oil 2 tablespoons
4. Bay leaves 2
5. Onions, finely chopped 2 medium
6. Ginger, chopped 1 inch piece
7. Garlic, chopped 6-8 cloves
8. Tomatoes, pureed 3 medium
9. Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
10. Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
11. Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons
12. Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
13. Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
14. Freshly cut Coriander

Method :-

1. Pressure cook rajma with five cups of water and salt till totally cooked and soft
2. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add bay leaves and onion (you can grate the onion if you wish). Add ginger and garlic and continue to sauté till the mixture turns golden. 
3. Add tomato puree, mix and continue to cook. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and cook till the oil leaves the masala. 
4. Add rajma, adjust salt and add garam masala powder. Lower the heat and simmer for about fifteen to twenty minutes on low heat.Garnish it with freshly cut coriander.
5. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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