Easiest way to Cook Delicious Rajma Chawal

Rajma Chawal. With Rishi Kapoor, Amyra Dastur, Brijendra Kala, Aparshakti Khurana. An internet-rookie father attempts to use social media to enhance his faltering relationship with his millennial son. The film revolves around a father-son relationship in today's time.

Rajma chawal is one of the regulars at any Punjabi house. On weekends, rajma chawal or Dal makhani or Chana masala or Punjabi kadhi pakora is kind of must in any Punjabi home and in my home too. Here Rajma means kidney beans gravy and Chawal means rice. You can have Rajma Chawal using 14 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Rajma Chawal

1. It's 1/2 cup of rajma (kidney beans).
2. You need 2 tbsp of oil.
3. You need 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds.
4. You need 1 of onion chopped.
5. You need 1 of tomato chopped.
6. Prepare 2 tsp of ginger garlic paste.
7. It's 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder.
8. Prepare 1 tsp of red chilli powder.
9. You need 1/2 tsp of cumin powder.
10. You need 1/2 tsp of coriander powder.
11. You need 1/2 tsp of rajma masala powder.
12. Prepare 1/2 tsp of garam masala powder.
13. It's To taste of salt.
14. You need 1 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves.

I am sharing here both the methods of making rajma and chawal (steamed rice) with step by step pics. Rajma recipe - Delicious & flavorful curry made with red kidney beans aka rajma. In Indian cuisine, a lot of legumes are eaten regularly as they are the main source of protein & fiber. Lentils, chickpeas, peas, black eyed peas and red kidney beans are some of them used to make curries.

Rajma Chawal instructions

1. Soak rajma overnight..
2. Drain and wash it well..
3. Transfer it to a pressure cooker with some water and a pinch of salt. Pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles. Keep aside and allow the steam to release of it's own..
4. Heat oil in a wok. Add cumin seeds. When they sizzle add chopped onion and fry till brown. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Saute for few seconds. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell disappears. Add chopped tomato, salt and 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves. Cook until tomato turns soft. Next add cumin powder, coriander powder, rajma masala powder and cook till the spices become fragrant and oil starts leaving the sides of the wok..
5. Now add in cooked rajma with it's stock or water in the cooker. Mix well and cook covered for 8-10 minutes or till it reaches the desired consistency..
6. Finally add garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves. Cover and switch off the flame..
7. Serve warm plated with chawal (rice) at the centre and garnished with coriander leaves..

Rajma chawal is a favorite combo in many North Indian households. Rajma Chawal is a delicious main course recipe that can be made any day. It contain good quality of carbohydrate and protein that can suit your taste. This popular Punjabi cuisine is loved by people of all age groups. Rajma Chawal is perfect for a Sunday brunches or on a get-together with family and friends.