Rajma Masala Recipe – Punjabi Style Red Kidney Bean Curry

 Rajma Masala is a classic North Indian curry made with red kidney beans simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Served hot with steamed rice, it’s a true comfort meal loved across India.

 

🧾 Ingredients:

🌾 For Pressure Cooking:

• 1 cup rajma (kidney beans)

• 3 cups water

• Salt to taste
  (Soak rajma overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking)

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🍅 For Gravy:

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 onion (finely chopped)

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 2 tomatoes (pureed)

• 1 green chili (optional)

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander for garnish

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

🔸 Step 1: Cook Rajma

1. Drain soaked rajma and pressure cook with water and salt for 5–6 whistles or until soft.

2. Check by pressing a bean — it should mash easily. Set aside.

🔸 Step 2: Make the Masala

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf.

2. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

4. Add tomato puree, green chili, and all powdered spices.

5. Cook until the masala releases oil (about 7–10 minutes).

🔸 Step 3: Combine & Simmer

1. Add cooked rajma along with its water. Mix well.

2. Simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until gravy thickens.

3. Add garam masala and coriander. Turn off heat.

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🍽️ Serve With:

• Hot steamed rice (Rajma Chawal 😍)

• Jeera rice

• Or phulka/roti

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