Rajma Masala

Ingredients

1 cup rajma/ kidney beans                                             
1 big onion finely chopped
3 small tomatoes chopped
4 Garlic chopped
1 inch ginger chopped
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilli powder (adjusted according to the spice level)
Salt
Coriander leaves chopped

Directions -How to make

Soak the rajma in water overnight or for 5 hours. Pressure cook the rajma with little turmeric powder and salt for 6 whistles.

Heat the oil in a wok. Add cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Add the onions once the ginger garlic turns brown. Saute well.  Add little salt and then tomatoes  Crush them well to form a thick paste. Add little water to help form a paste.

Now add the rajma. Mix well.  Add garam masala, coriander powder and chilli powder. Pour the pressure cooked rajma water over it. Cover and cook for a while. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapattis or white rice along with sliced onions.