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Steps to make Rajma Masala
- Wash and Soak 200 grams of Rajma overnight or for 6 hours, this helps in reducing the cooking time
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
- I added 2 cups of water to cook this quantity
- Pressure cook the Rajma for 8 minutes after first whistle
- Next you need to cut 6 tomatoes, 3 onions and 1 in ginger,
- Make it into a purée and keep aside
- Take 5 tablespoons of oil, after it is hot add 1 bay leaf
- Add the tomato, onion and ginger gravy, be careful it splashes
- Add 1 teaspoon sugar and salt per taste and mix
- The oil needs to separate or move away from the edges
- Next add 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Next add 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- Next add 1.5 teaspoons of chilli powder, I’ve used Tata Sampann, it packs a punch
- Next add 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder, this adds colour
- Next add 1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric
- Next add 1 teaspoon of Aamchur or Raw Mango powder
- Mix and then cover with the lid for 2 minutes
- Next add the pressure cooked Rajma
- I would suggest keeping the cooked water in case you want to make the gravy thinner
- Stir all the ingredients well
- Cover with the lid and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes
- Add 1 tablespoon of cut coriander while it is cooking
- The dish is ready to serve
- Garnish it with lots more fresh coriander
- Enjoy with either Roti or Rice, I had it with roti