Rajma (Indian Red Kidney Bean Curry)

Submitted by redz1985

"This is a quick and easy curry made from red kidney beans. Served with either naan (flatbread) or rice. Rajma masala is sold at most food stores in the international section."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
• 2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon rajma, masala if desired (or more) (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• sliced onion (to garnish)
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander (to garnish)

directions

1. In a medium pot, heat oil. When hot, add cumin.
2. Once the cumin begins to brown, add the garlic and ginger. Let it cook for 1 min, stir constantly.
3. Add onions and stir until onion turns clear and add the tomato sauce.
4. Keep stirring the sauce until it's slightly thickens and begins to separate a bit from the oil.
5. Add the Rajma masala, salt and chili powder and stirl for 2-3 minutes.
6. Last, throw in the two cans of kidney beans, undrained. Let it cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally.
7. You adjust the spices accordingly, while tasting along.
8. Serve with some sliced onions, a lemon wedge and garnish with some chopped coriander. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Gail L.]

I do a recipe similar to this. I added four cloves and a cinnamon stick. I was skeptical at first but it was delish. I call it Bombay Baked Beans: crazy good and nicely filling

 

[andreaadams01]

Wow - this was simple and delicious! I used 2 cups of pre-soaked kidney beans which is about the equivalent of a 1 ounce can (just a little more). I cut all of the ingredients in half except for the spices. I didn't have gingerroot so I substitued 1 tsp ginger and used tandoori masala instead of rajma masala because it was all I had on hand. It was still a delicious dish and I will use again - thank you :)

 

[whifflellama]

This was outstanding! It was almost like a chili, which I normally don't like, but the flavors were so good together. It was also incredibly quick and easy and very filling. I'll definitely keep this one on rotation.