Rajma Masala

Ingredients 

• 1 cup kidney beans, soaked overnight
• Salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Drain kidney beans and wash in fresh water and put into a pressure cooker.
   Add 5 cups of water and salt and cook under pressure till 4-5 whistles are given out.
2. Drain and reserve the cooking liquor.
   Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till light brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
   Add coriander powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder and mix well.
4. Add tomato puree and mix again.
   Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add kidney beans and mix well.
   Add 1 cup cooking liquor and salt and stir to mix.
6. Mash the beans a bit and stir again.
   Add garam masala powder and mix and cook for 5-7 minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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