Rajma (red Kidney Beans)
Rajma (red Kidney Beans)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 3-5 tomatoes (or canned tomatoes 1/2 can)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1-2 tbsp. cooking oil
  • 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 4-6 stems cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

  1. Place a pan on medium heat and add oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds and turmeric powder. Allow the cumin seeds to sputter.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and onions and fry until the aroma emits (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add tomatoes, garam masala, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Sauté until the onion-tomato mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan.
  4. Add kidney beans, salt, and water (add ½ to 1 cup depending upon the consistency desired). Allow the mixture to boil (4-5 minutes).
  5. Turn off the heat, transfer into a serving bowl, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve with warm rice or any Indian bread (eg: chapathi or naan).

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container
Serving size 559 g
Amount per serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.4g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 987.9mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 36.6g 13%
Dietary Fiber 10.63g 39%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 10.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 103.7mg 8%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 1016.8mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Rajma (red Kidney Beans) Nutrition Scorecared

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