RAJMA GRAVY

               

RAJMA GRAVY

 Rajma, also known as Kidney Beans ( shape being kidney shape), is loaded with wide number of health benefits viz., helps in functioning of cardiovascular problems, lowers blood sugar, reduces the risk of bone and hip fractures.
It contains Vitamin K, that is known to protect cells from oxidative stress and further reduce the risks of cancer. It also helps in functioning of brain and nervous system actively.
Kidney beans are rich in protein and can be the best substitute for meat or dairy products.

I prepared this gravy using pressure cooker.

INGREDIENTS:-

(A)

(B)

(C)

(A)  Big Onion - 2                            

       Tomato - 3

       Ginger - 1/2 inch

       Garlic - 7 tp 10

       Green chilly - 1

(B)  Sambhar Powder - 2 tsp

       Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp

       Red Chilly powder - 1/2 to 1 tsp

       Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

(C)  For Seasoning:-

      Bay Leaf - 1

      Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

      Kalpasu/Black Stone flower - 1

      Cinnamon - 1 inch
      Cloves - 4 to 5 nos.

Rajma - 100 gms

Salt to taste

Oil - 4 tbsp

Butter -  1 tsp

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

METHOD:-

Soak Rajma for 8 hours or overnight. 

Soaked Rajma

Grind Onions, Ginger, garlic to a fine paste and set aside.

Grind  Tomatoes to a fine paste and set aside.

In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add the ingredients given under seasoning (C), saute till nice aroma arises. 

Now, Keep it in medium flame and add onion paste to it and saute till the moist content is fully absorbed. Stir continuously to avoid burnt. 

  

Now add all the powders given under Section (B). Saute for 2 minutes. 

Add tomato paste to it and mix well. Add salt. Saute till the raw smell goes. 

Add 2 cups of water,  allow it to boil. Check for salt and spice. Adjust the taste accordingly. 

When the water starts to boil, add the Rajma, mix well.

Cover with lid. Cook for 3 whistles in high and switch off the flame. 

Allow the pressure to release.

Uncover the lid, add sugar and mix well.

Transfer the contents to a serving bowl and add the butter.

Aromatic Rajma Gravy is ready to be served.

Tastes better with Chappati, Roti, Rice.