Rajma chawal recipe | Kidney beans masala | Easy Jeera rice | Quick Cumin rice | Punjabi style rajma

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and widely available.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a cost-effective alternative with a similar texture.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic the flavor at a lower cost.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can provide a similar flavor profile.

Add beans into pressure cooker and fill with water, do not over-fill.

Add Cardamoms, Bay leaves, Cinnamon stick and salt, mix well; cover and cook for 4 whistles, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 mins.

If not using a pressure cooker, cook in a pot for approximately 40 minutes until beans are mushy.

In a pre-heated pan, add oil and fry onions for 7 minutes until soft.

Add tomatoes and cook covered for another 5 minutes until tomatoes start melting.

Blend cooked tomatoes & onions with a bit of water into a puree.

In a pre-heated pan, add ghee, once hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

Add ginger & garlic, mix for a few seconds.

Lower heat and add the tomato/onion puree, mix well.

Add prepared beans with all its water into the pan with gravy, cook on low heat covered for 5 minutes.

Add garam masala, chopped coriander, and fenugreek leaves, mix for 3 minutes.

For Jeera Rice, wash rice until water is clear and soak for 15 minutes.

Boil water, then add salt and ghee, followed by the rice; boil for 7-8 minutes until 80% cooked.

Drain rice and rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking; spread on a flat plate to cool.

In a heated pan, add ghee, once hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

Add rice and fry while mixing gently for 3-5 minutes.

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