Recipe Spl: Rajma Chawal
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 08-08-2014
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Rajma Chawal is a very popular dish of North india. Check out the recipe of making spicy rajma-IngredientsSteamed Rice - 1 cup, Rajma - 1/2 cup, Big Onion - 1 small, Tomato - 2 medium, Ginger - 1 tsp finely chopped, Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp, Coriander powder - 3/4 tsp, Amchur powder (Dried Mango powder) -1/2 tsp, Coriander Leaves - 3 tsp finely chopped, Salt - to taste.
To temperOil - 3 tsp, Jeera - 1/2 tsp, Cinnamon - 1/4 inch piece, Cloves - 2, Green Chilli - 1 finely chopped.
How to makeSoak rajma in water overnight or atleast for 8 hrs. Drain and discard the water. Pressure cook with enough water for 4-5 whistles,dont drain water. Set aside. Puree the tomatoes without adding water.
Keep the tomato paste aside.Heat a pressure cooker with oil - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter then add ginger saute for for a second then add onions and fry till translucent.
Then add tomato puree along with the spice powders and required salt.Let it boil till raw smell leaves.It will start thickening after few mins, simmer and cook.
Add rajma along with cooked water and pressure cook on medium high flame for just 1 whistle. Once pressure releases,give a quick stir then garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.Add cooked rice and give a quick stir.
Mix with hot steamed rice and enjoy rajma chawal.
Cooking Time: 30 mins.
It should be soaked for 8 hours before boiling.
It can be served to 2 peoples.