Rajma masala || Recipe Rajma Chawal || Punjabi Home 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.

Soak 350 grams of kidney beans overnight.

Pressure cook the soaked kidney beans for 5 whistles until they are soft and breaking apart.

Chop 1 potato and set aside (optional).

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

Add salt to taste and mix well with the tomatoes.

Incorporate the chopped potato into the mixture if using.

Add the boiled kidney beans to the pan and mix everything together.

Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala and stir well to combine.

Serve hot with rice.

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