Spice Up Your Life with Delicious Rajma Chawal: A Step-by-Step Recipe

Rajma Chawal is a popular North Indian dish that consists of red kidney beans cooked in a spicy and flavorful tomato-onion gravy, served with steamed Basmati rice. Here's a recipe to prepare tasty Rajma Chawal at home:

Ingredients:

1 cup red kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight and boiled until tender
1 onion, finely chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, grated
2-3 green chilies, chopped
2-3 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
2-3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Steamed Basmati rice for serving

Directions:

*In a pan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
*Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
*Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Fry for a minute or two.
*Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the tomatoes are fully cooked and soft.
*Add the boiled red kidney beans to the pan and mix well. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the beans are coated in the masala.
*Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with steamed Basmati rice.

Enjoy your tasty Rajma Chawal!