Kashmiri Rajma Curry, Kashmiri Cuisine
Kashmiri Rajma Curry is a spicy curry made of kidney beans which is a relish with Saffron Rice in Kashmiri cuisine.
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Kashmiri Rajma Curry is a spicy curry made of kidney beans which is a relish with Saffron Rice in Kashmiri Cuisine. This popular Indian Rajma recipe bursts with aroma of Kashmiri Garam Masala and a host of other spices. This dish uses a special spice combination with the aromatic and flavourful asafoetida or hing. Kashmiri Rajma Curry can be relished with plain rice, ‘Cumin Rice’ and the exotic ‘Saffron Rice’.
Kidney beans or ‘Rajma’ as we call it in India is quite a popular stuff in Northern region of India. Kidney beans are quite a nutritious thing. It is a good source of dietary fibres, vitamin B1 and iron among many other nutritional benefits. Kashmiri kidney beans are a bit smaller in size than the regular version.
Ingredients:
Kashmiri Red kidney beans - 1 and 1/2 cups
Soda Bicarbonate - 1 tsp
Ghee - 4 tbsp
Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Dried Ginger powder - 1 tsp
Yogurt - 1/2 cup, beaten smooth
Kashmiri Garam masala - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Chilli powder -1 tsp
Green Chillies - 3 to 4, chopped finely
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Method:
1. Soak Rajma and soda in water overnight, approximately for 6 to 8 hours.
2. Drain and cook in fresh water till soft (about 15 minutes in a pressure cooker, after the first whistle).
3. Drain and keep the beans and water separately till ready to use.
4. Heat ghee in a large pot and add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
5. When cumin splutters, add the chopped onion and fry till soft and golden brown.
6. Next add ginger powder, yogurt and ginger paste, stirring vigorously all the time.
7. Saute till oil separates. Add salt, chilli powder, green chilli and cooked Rajma. Saute for a minute or so.
8. Make up the drained water of the cooked Rajma to about 1 cup and add to the Rajma.
9. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes.
10. Add the garam masala and coriander powder, simmer another minute or so and serve hot garnished with the coriander leaves.
(Last Updated on : 21-09-2015)
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