Kashmiri Rajma

About the Kashmiri Rajma

Kashmiri Rajma is a very tasty vegetarian recipe in curry form. This protein rich dish has come from Indian subcontinent. And the people of India love to eat it from generations. Kashmiri Rajma recipe is very popular in Northern India. As the name says, we make the recipe of kashmiri rajma with kashmiri rajma beans. You can also use the red kidney beans. People usually have a lot of doubts about this thing. What is the difference between kashmiri rajma and red rajma? The difference between them is that the kashiri rajma are grown in Jammu & Kashmir. Moreover they are a bit smaller in size and have a glossy look. Somebody asked me once, "rajma kaise banta h" (how to make rajma?). So, here I present you the easy recipe for kashmiri rajma. There are two varieties of rajma available in the Indian market. The red one from Kashmir and the other is from Punjab. Both of them having healthy benefits.

Are red kidney beans good for you?

Let's talk about the benefits of red kidney beans. Red beans are a great source of Protein, Fiber, Vitamin B, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C. In addition to Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and potassium. These beans lowers cholesterol and are considered good for diabetes. Also have Anti-oxidative properties and prevents hypertension. This small and red rajma is perfect for making Kashmiri rajma curry. Moreover this rajma curry is also less spicy comparatively punjabi rajma masala. And it has a lot of flavors binding with the garam masala and other indian spices. This curry goes really well with rice, chapati or tandoori roti. Furthermore, green chutney and clarified butter makes it super delicious. This is the reason why people love it so much. It is absolutely a wonderful recipe to have with family in lunch. Let's make this yummy recipe! You can also consider one of my other healthy recipes such as "Methi matar malai" which is full of vitamins and minerals, .

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!

• 1½ Cup Rajma
• 2 big Onion (to make paste)
• 1 tsp Ginger/Garlic paste
• 4 Medium Tomato (to make puree)
• 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
• ½ Tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 Tsp Red chili powder
• 1 Tsp Coriander powder
• ½ Tsp Garam masala powder
• ½ Tsp Hing
• 1 Tsp or as per taste Salt
• 3 Cardamom
• 3 Cloves
• ½ Tsp crushed Cinnamon
• 2 Tsp Mustard oil
• 6 Cup water

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

1. Soak the kashmiri rajma beans overnight. Add 6 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Then put in the soaked rajma and cover it with a lid. After 5 whistles, low the flame and cook the rajma for another 15 to 20 minutes.

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2. Now heat mustard oil in a pan and add cardamom in it. Now add some cloves and cinnamon too.

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3. Add the cumin seeds in oil. When they crackles, add the onion paste and saute it. Then put in some asafoetida.

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4. Mix it again and add the ginger/garlic. You have to saute it again. Then add the Now add turmeric powder.

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5. Saute again. Now add the tomato puree and give it a mix. Time to add some Indian spices. Let's start with the red chili powder.

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6. Then goes in the coriander powder and garam masala. Mix the mixture well. Let's put in our most important ingredient that is the Rajma beans.

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7. Blend the beans with the masala nicely. Add 3 cup of rajma stock water in the vessel and mix it. Then add the salt as per your taste.

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8. Mix it well. Now cover and cook it for another 5 minutes. Open the lid and stir it. Kashmiri rajma is ready, serve it with rice, green chutney, onions and pour some desi ghee over it.

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