Kidney Beans curry (Rajma Masala Recipe )

Ingredients

• Kidney beans - 150 grms
• Onion - 1
• Tomato - 2
• Garlic,Ginger,Green chilli paste - 1 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder(dhania powder) - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds(Jilakarra) - 1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon(Dalchin chekka) - Few
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Ghee - 1 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard - 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves - Few
• Coriander for garnish
• Salt - to taste

Preparation:


First clean and soak the kidney beans in a water over night.Next day boil the beans and mix salt for 15 minutes.And cut the onions, tomatoes.

Method :

Heat  kadai and add oil, ghee. When oil is hot add  mustard, cinnamon, cumin and fry. Now     add onions and fry.Now add garlic,ginger, green  chilli and fry.Now add tomatoes,turmeric,  red chilli powder and fry.Now add garam masala and fry few minutes. Now add  boiled beans, some water and cook.Mash a few rajma beans with the spoon.this helps to thicken the curry.cook till the curry begins to thicken.Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot  with rice,roti,chapathi.