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    Home » Courses » Curries and Lentils

    Quick rajma curry | easy kidney beans recipe

    May 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Red kidney beans are called Rajma in Hindi . It is one of the simplest yet tastiest of meals. There is no Indian kid who would not love his moms's Rajma Chawal (rajma rice) as much as his noodles. Rajma recipe or the kidney bean curry is synonymous with mom's kitchen in North India. Serve it with rice and it is a perfect gluten-free meal. You can also have it with tortillas or flatbread.

    There is something amazing about such simple meals like dal chawal, khichdi kadhi, chole chawal. Just make one big bowl of rice or bread and you are good. Leftovers taste great even the next day. You must try adzuki beans soup if you love rajma. They are smaller in size and pack a lot of protein too. Another great way of having them is rajma kebabs

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    easy kidney beans curry recipe
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    • How to boil kidney beans?
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • Variations
    • Substitutions
    • Related easy recipes
    • Quick rajma masala | easy kidney bean curry recipe
    • FAQs

    How to boil kidney beans?

    Soak the kidney beans overnight or 4-5 hrs. Cook /Boil with 3 times the water

    rajma step 1

    Depending on variety, they may need 2-3 whistles in pressure cooker. You may also cook them in a pot with enough water until they are soft.(cook them covered)

    rajma step 2

    Additionally, you may use canned red kidney beans, just drain the excess water and use them.

    Top tip: You must always discard the water you use to soak beans. However, you can use the boiled beans water

    Equipment

    • Blender ( if using fresh tomatoes for tomato paste)
    • Pot

    Ingredients

    • Boiled kidney beans
    • chopped onions
    • tomato paste
    • paprika powder
    • curry powder
    • salt as per taste
    • cilantro optional
    rajma ingredients
    rajma masala ingredients

    Read the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Read the below steps to see how to prepare beans gravy .

    1. Heat oil in a pot add onions ,ginger with little salt. Let it brown.

    kidney beans curry step 1

    2. Deeper the color, tastier the gravy. Let it brown nicely.

    kidney beans curry step 2

    3. Now, add the tomato puree to onions and mix well.

    kidney beans curry step 3

    4. Add paprika and curry powder.

    easy kidney beans curry step 4

    5. Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes till oil oozes out.

    kidney beans curry step 5

    6. Add the boiled beans to the above curry paste.

    easy kidney beans curry step 6

    7. Add water and let it cook on a medium flame until it comes to a boil.Turn off the heat

    easy kidney beans curry step 7

    10. Serve hot with rice.

    easy kidney bean curry

    Storage

    Store them in an air tight container for 3-4 days in a refrigerator. Serve rajma pulao or with brown rice for a hearty meal.

    Variations

    We have used a basic spice mix with curry powder. You can use the all the different spices instead as listed in our other recipe here for Indian red kidney bean curry or rajma recipe Punjabi style

    Substitutions

    Lobhia masala (Use the rajma masala recipe and replace the kidney beans with lobia/cowpeas.) You can also make a black bean curry Mexican style for a change. You can also substitute it with boiled chickpeas.

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    Quick rajma masala | easy kidney bean curry recipe

    Quick kidney bean curry recipe tastes great with rice or tortillas. Learn to make it here in easy steps.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: indian rajma curry, kidneybeans curry, rajma chawal, rajma curry, red kidney beans curry
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Pot I used a heavy bottom pot or an enameled casserole
    • Blender if using fresh tomatoes for puree instead of can.

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 tablespoon Oil Or ghee if vegetarian
    • 2 medium red onions chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
    • 3-4 medium tomatoes pureed
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder adjust as per the spiciness of the curry powder
    • 1 tablespoon paprika or red chilli powder
    • 4 cup boiled red kidney beans (1 cup dried bean yield 3 cups boiled beans) Boil the beans in a pot or cooker until soft, or use canned beans.
    • 2 cups water for the gravy
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or fresh coriander for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a pot and add chopped onions, ginger and little salt to it.
    • Cover and cook.Mix well and let it cook until onions turn brown.
    • Now, add the tomato puree to onions and mix well. Cook for further 8-10 minutes.
    • Add the curry powder, red chilli powder
    • Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes till it gains a bright red color and the oil oozes out.
    • Add the boiled kidney beans with water to this curry and let it boil for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot with rice or bread.
    • Garnish with cilantro ,serve with Rice.

    Notes

    These beans tends to thicken when it gets cooler.
    It is also a great meal for the next day as it acquires greater flavor by then.
    The spices used can be adjusted to suit your taste especially the ginger and chillies.
    The cook time of beans also depends on the age of  beans. Beans that are not too old take less time to cook.
    You may use canned Rajma/kidney beans. Just drain the excess water and use them
     

    FAQs

    Can we make kidney beans in instant pot without soaking ?

    Yes, you can make beans without soaking in instant pot,however there are benefits in soaking of beans hence that is recommended over using dried beans directly.

    Do we need to boil Rajma in instant pot ?

    You do not need to separately boil Rajma in instant pot,as in the above recipe, you can add Rajma to the gravy and cook it with the gravy.

    Can we use canned kidney beans ?

    Yes, you just need to cook the onion,tomato curry and add the canned Rajma with some water,then cook for some time.


    How many whistles for rajma to cook ?

    The cook time of Rajma also depends on the age of Rajma.Beans that are not too old take less time to cook.I cook them for atleast 3-4 whistles and check if they are cooked, else cook them more.

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