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Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)
DalMedium

Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)

Prep: 8 hours (soaking)Cook: 40 min4 servings

Rich and hearty Jammu-style rajma cooked in a thick tomato-onion gravy. Best served over steamed basmati rice.

Ingredients

  • 11 cup Amritdhaan Jammu Rajma (soaked overnight)
  • 22 onions, finely chopped
  • 33 tomatoes, pureed
  • 42 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 51 tsp cumin seeds
  • 61 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 72 tsp rajma masala or kitchen king masala
  • 81 tsp red chilli powder
  • 9Salt to taste
  • 10Fresh coriander & ginger for garnish

Instructions

1

Soak Jammu rajma overnight in plenty of water. Drain and pressure cook with fresh water and salt for 6-7 whistles until soft.

2

Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add cumin seeds, then chopped onions. Sauté until deep golden.

3

Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Add tomato puree, rajma masala, and chilli powder.

4

Cook the masala on medium heat until oil separates — about 8-10 minutes.

5

Add the cooked rajma along with its liquid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, mashing a few beans for thickness.

6

Garnish with coriander and julienned ginger. Serve hot over steamed basmati rice.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Overnight soaking is key — it reduces cooking time and makes rajma creamier.
  • Jammu rajma is smaller and creamier than regular kidney beans.

Recipe Summary

Prep Time8 hours (soaking)
Cook Time40 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
CategoryDal
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