Kidney Beans masala
ராஜ்மா மசாலா
Ingredients:
Red Kidney beans ( ராஜ்மா பயறு ) - 1 cup
Onion ( பெரிய வெங்காயம்) - 2
Tomato ( தக்காளி ) - 2
Ginger ( இஞ்சி) - 1 inch
Garlic ( பூண்டு) - 6 to 8 cloves
Fennel seeds ( சோம்பு) - 1/4 tsp
Bayleaves ( பிரிஞ்சி இலை) - 1
Cinnamon stick ( பட்டை) - 2 sticks
Clove ( கிராம்பு) - 2
Turmeric powder ( மஞ்சள்தூள்) - 1/4 tsp
Chili powder ( மிளகாய் தூள்) - 1 tsp
Garam masala ( மசாலா தூள்) - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste ( தேவையான அளவு உப்பு)
Oil or Butter (வெண்ணெய் அல்லது எண்ணெய்) - 2 tbsp
( பாலாடை / கிரீம்) - 2 tbsp
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| Soak the beans overnight. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles with a little salt added to it. Rajma has to be cooked until soft. While it is hot, mash it gently with a masher or ladle. |
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| In a wok, add a tsp of butter. Saute sliced onions, garlic and tomatoes until soft. Cool and blend to a paste. |
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| In the same wok, add 1 tbsp of butter or oil. When hot, add the seasoning - bay leaves, fennel seeds, clove and cinnamon sticks· |
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| Add in the fine chopped onions , stir until translucent. Add in the masala paste |
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| Add the boiled beans, turmeric and chili powder. Allow it to simmer. After 3 to 4 min, add a tsp of garam masala. Mix well. |
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| When it is cooked, switch off the flame. Dribble fresh cream. Serve with hot chapathi or pulav. |
This is a famous punjabi dish, a hit with the tamilians. :) Embracing the North Indian cuisine.
It goes well with roti, naan or even Jeera pulav.
Soaking overnight or minimum 4 hours is essential as this bean is a nutty, hard one.
Mashing is done for uniform infusion of the masala. Also a few coarse pieces here and there among the whole beans gives a twist.
