Ingredients: cups Rajma (Large Kidney Beans) - soaked for 8 hours, Onion - finely chopped, cloves Garlic - pounded using a mortar and pestle, inch Ginger - finely chopped, Tomatoes - pureed, teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania), teaspoon Red Chilli powder, teaspoon Black pepper powder, teaspoon Dry ginger powder, teaspoon Garam masala powder, Bay leaf (tej patta), (Dhania) Leaves - Small bunch, tablespoon Ghee, - to taste, High Protein Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making Adraki Rajma Masala Recipe, wash and soak the rajma overnight. Pressure cook with enough water for 6 whistles, turn the heat to low and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan, add the bay leaf.Add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic and saute until the onion turns golden.Add the tomato puree and cook until the masala is cooked well. This will take 3 to 4 minutes.Now, add the coriander, turmeric, red chilli powders, garam masala, dry ginger, pepper powder and saute until the ghee separates out. This will take 2 minutes.Add the boiled rajma, enough water to your desired consistency, season with salt and let the Adraki Rajma Masala simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.Once the Adraki Rajma Masala thickens a bit, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the heat. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.Serve the Adraki Rajma Masala along with Phulkas or with Steamed Rice, Lauki Raita and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad With Lemon and Coriander Recipe for the weekday lunch.