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    Home » Indian recipes » Appetizers/Starters

    Rajma Kebab recipe | Rajma Cutlet recipe

    7th January 2022 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Rajma or kidney beans is a staple diet of every North Indian. While most of us have grown up eating Rajma masala, there are more ways of eating it other than the curry.I love eating it as a patty or cutlet and also add boiled kidney beans to salad.

    I first remember having it on an airline menu which was curated by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. It was an amazing cutlet served hot on my flight. Even though it was many years ago, I still remember the hearty breakfast served. Most of us love having aloo tikki in the form of chaat as a snack or light dinner as tikki chole. Making patties out of beans makes it rich in proteins too and you can avoid making a curry to serve with it. Just a soup would make a great meal on a cold winter night. I love making tikkis in air fryer be it raw banana cutlets, beetroot cutlet ,railway cutlets or buckwheat patties.

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    • How to make Rajma Kebab ?
    • How to cook Rajma kebab in air fryer ?
    • How cook Rajma kebab on stovetop ?
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    Ingredients

    • kidney beans / rajma
    • potatoes
    • ginger
    • green chillies
    • cumin seeds
    • coriander powder
    • red chilli powder
    • amchur / dry mango powder
    • salt as per taste
    • ghee / oil if vegan

    Refer to recipe card for details.

    Equipment

    • Air fryer or oven
    • Potato masher
    • Grater
    • Instant pot / pressure cooker

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    How to make Rajma Kebab ?

    1. Soak kidney beans for 3-4 hours after washing. Boil it in pressure cooker(2-3 whistles) . if they are 90% cooked that is also fine,Do not overcook time. The cooking time depends on the age of the rajma beans. 1.5 cup raw kidney beans will result in 3 cups of boiled rajma.
    rajma tikki step 1

    2. Mash the rajma beans using potato masher.

    rajma tikki step 2

    3. Add the boiled potatoes and mash it with a potato masher.

    rajma tikki step 3

    4. In a pan, heat oil. Add ginger, chilies, cumin seeds along with coriander powder, red chilli powder or paprika and salt. Cook it for a couple of minutes.

    rajma tikki step 4

    5. Now, add this spice mix with dry mango powder to the mashed potatoes and kidney beans mixture in a bowl.

    rajma tikki step 5

    6. Mix well and mash it together.

    rajma tikki step 6

    7. Make cutlets and apply ghee/oil on it. Put it on a baking tray. Freeze it for 4-6 hours.

    rajma tikki step 7

    How to cook Rajma kebab in air fryer ?

    • Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C for 5 mins.
    • Add the patties to the air fryer basket. Cook for 18 mins and apply oil once in between.
    • Flip over the patty and cook for 3-4 minutes after applying oil again
    rajma tikki step 8

    Hint: You can make patties immediately also in air fryer. However, freezing it gives it a real crisp texture.

    How cook Rajma kebab on stovetop ?

    • Take a heavy cast iron pan/tava. Allow it to get hot on low heat. Cook the rajma tikki in little oil from both sides.
    rajma tikki step 9
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    Rajma tikki recipe | rajma kebab recipe

    Rajma tikki is a great way to have kidney beans.Learn to make this protein rich patty here.This is also a recipe for vegetarian shami kebab.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time22 minutes mins
    Resting time4 hours hrs
    Total Time4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: air fryer rajma tikki, kidney beans patty, rajma cutlets, rajma tikki
    Servings: 2
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Masher
    • pressure cooker/ instant pot
    • Grater

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cup kidney beans Rajma
    • 2 medium potatoes boiled (1.5 cup boiled potatoes_
    • 1 tablespoon oil for tempering
    • 2 tablespoon oil/ghee for tikki/cutlet
    • 1 piece ginger grated
    • 2 green chillies chopped, as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 tbsp. coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 tbsp. dry mango powder amchur
    • Salt as per taste

    Instructions

    • Soak kidney beans for 3-4 hours after washing. Boil it in pressure cooker(2-3 whistles) . if they are 90% cooked that is also fine,Do not overcook time. The cooking time depends on the age of the rajma beans. 1.5 cup raw kidney beans will result in 3 cups of boiled rajma.
    • Mash the rajma beans using potato masher. Add the boiled potatoes and mash it with a potato masher.
    • In a pan, heat oil. Add ginger, chilies, cumin seeds along with coriander powder, red chilli powder or paprika and salt. Cook it for a couple of minutes.
    • Now, add this spice mix and dry mango powder to the mashed potatoes and kidney beans mixture in a bowl. Mix well and mash it together.
    • Make cutlets and apply ghee/oil on it. Put it on a baking tray. Freeze it for 4-6 hours.

    How to cook Rajma kebab in air fryer ?

    • Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C| 375 F for 5 mins.Add the patties to the air fryer basket.
    • Cook for 18 mins and apply oil once in between.Flip over the patty and cook for 3-4 minutes after applying oil again

    How cook Rajma kebab on stovetop ?

    • Take a heavy cast iron pan/tava. Allow it to get hot on low heat. Cook the rajma tikki in little oil from both sides.

    Substitution & Variations

    This patty can be made with lobia or black eyed beans instead of rajma too or good old chickpeas if you do not have kidney beans at home.

    You can also make a burger by serving the patty between buns of your choice. You can also make a wrap. Use tomato sauce or mayo along with pickled cucumbers, chopped cabbage, sliced onions and shredded carrots for a hearty meal.

    Storage

    You can freeze the patties in a tray and cover it with a cling film. Air fry directly.

    FAQs

    How long does rajma need to be soaked?

    Best soaked overnight or 6-7 hours. If you are in a rush, soak it in hot water for 3-4 hours.

    Does rajma leave Colour when soaked in water?

    yes it has a pinkish hue.

    Can we use water in which rajma is soaked?

    No. Its better to water your plants with it ,if you want to avoid wastage of water.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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