Rajmah Masala

== Description ==
* Ethnicity - Punjabi, North Indian
* Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cup(s) red kidney beans soaked overnight
* 4 cups water
* 2 medium Onion(s) finely chopped
* 2 bay leaves (optional)
* 1 tablespoon(s) each of finely chopped ginger and garlic
* ½ teaspoon(s) each of asafoetida and turmeric powders
* 1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
* 2 teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
* 2 big tomato(es) finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon(s) each of hot spice mix (garam masala) and cumin powders
* 2 tablespoon(s) coriander powder
* 3 tablespoons oil
* salt to taste
== Directions ==
# Drain the soaked red kidney beans and wash them well.
# Place them in a pressure cooker (for speedy cooking).
# Add the water and some salt. Close the cooker and cook on high level.
# After one whistle, cook on low level for about 10 minutes or till the beans are soft.
# Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level and crackle the cumin seeds.
# Add the bay leaves (optional), asafoetida and chopped ginger-garlic.
# Fry briefly. Add the chopped onions and fry till they are golden brown.
# Add all the spice powders except hot spice mix. Add the chopped tomatoes.
# Fry till the oil separates. Add the cooked red kidney beans along with its stock, sprinkle salt, mix well and cook on medium level for about 15 minutes.
# Add the hot spice mix. Cover and cook on medium level for about 5 minutes.
# Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
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