Rajma Chawal (राजमा चावल)

Kidney beans simmered in spices, served with fluffy rice, a staple in North India.

Ingredients

• 1 cup kidney beans
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 large onion
• 2 large tomato
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• to taste salt

Method

1. Soak kidney beans overnight, pressure cook till soft.
2. Sauté onion, ginger-garlic paste in oil until golden.
3. Add tomatoes and spices; cook till oil separates.
4. Mix in beans, simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Boil rice separately, serve with beans.

Chef's tips

• Cook kidney beans until soft for perfect texture.
• Add butter for extra richness.