Punjabi Rajma

Name: Punjabi Rajma (A rich kidney-bean curry)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mix); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 2½ cups (560 grams) cooked red kidney beans (canned is fine); 1 teaspoon table salt; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 or 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons red chile powder; 2 red onions, chopped; 1-inch (2½-cm) piece fresh ginger, chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves

A rich kidney-bean curry

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

This traditional hearty bean dish is very popular in North India and is typically served with steamed rice.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
2 red onions, chopped<

Asia
India
Main course
Gluten-free
Punjab
Vegan

Method

Place a medium nonstick saucepan over high heat and add the oil. When small bubbles appear at the bottom of the pan, lower the heat to medium, add the bay leaves, and sauté for 1 minute. Add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.
Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chile powder, coriander, turmeric, and