Rajma-Chawal (Kidney Beans Curry with Rice)

One of the classy Dish in India is Rajma Chawal . This dish is not only tasty but very healthy in terms of fiber and protein contains. But the protein that it contains is incomplete because of which it has been accompanied with some cereal (carbohydrate) to increase its biological value. Rajma is also known as Red Kidney beans which is extensively used all over the world

Nutrition Value of Rajma-

 Protein -24 gms 
 Energy - 340 Kcals
 Fat      - 1 gm 

Serves -4-5 
Time to prepare - 50 mins (Vary if Rajma is soaked and boiled beforehand)

Ingredients for Rajma

1. Kidney beans( soaked overnight) or Soaked beforehand for at least 4-5 hours  so it can be boiled for few mins .(2Cups)
2.Onion,finely chopped(2 small sized)
3.Tomato( one large)
4.Green Chilies (3-4 as per taste)
5. Subzi Masala (Vegetable Masala)(1tsp)
6.Red chilly powder(1tsp)
7.Turmeric(1tsp)
8.Salt to taste
9.Coriander Leaves
10.Mustard Oil(as required)
11. Refined Oil (as required)
12. Asafoetida(Hing)(1tsp)
13.Ginger Garlic paste

Ingredients for Rice

1. Rice (1-2 cups)
2.Water(3-4cups)

Method to make Rajma 


1.Take a cooker,add overnight soaked rajma with 3-4 cups water to it and also add 1 tsp of salt to it .Cook it for at least 20-30 mins till the time  beans become soft and tender.
1.Rinse the cooker and transfer the boiled rajma to a bowl, now heat cooker for a minute and then add mustard oil and refined oil to it .
2.Add finely chopped onions to it and let it cook for few mins till the time it becomes pinkish brown.
3.Then add finely chopped green chilles and tomato and let it fry for a few mins more.

4.After this add Asafoetida&Ginger Garlic paste to it ,add small amount of water if you feel to thicken the gravy and mix it well.
5.Now add pre boiled Rajma in the mixture along with its water , add more water as per the requirement.
6. Now cover the cooker and cook it for another 10 minutes so that all the ingredients are mixed well and the rajma observes the ingredients well inside.
7. Take out the Rajma in a serving bowl and garnish it with coriander leaves .
8.To make it more tasty add a tsp of Ghee to the same .

Method to make Rice

1. Take a cooker, add 2-3 cups of rice to it , rinse it thoroughly with water and then add 3-4 cups of water to it .
(Tip for Beginners- Whatever is amount of rice ,always put water half an inch more water  than the amount of rice ...measure it with your index finger :) )
2. Cook the rice for at least 10-15 mins till the time it becomes soft and all water has been observed by the rice.
3. Transfer the rice in a bowl and serve hot with Yummy Rajma(Kidney Beans).