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Rajma Chawal

Slow-cooked kidney beans and rice—deep comfort from the North Indian home kitchen.

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Serves 4Prep 15 minCook 45 min

Method

  1. Pressure-cook soaked rajma until completely tender.
  2. Heat oil; add cumin and onion and brown well.
  3. Add ginger-garlic, tomato and powdered spices; cook until the masala is glossy.
  4. Add cooked rajma and some cooking liquid; simmer 15–20 minutes, mashing a few beans.
  5. Finish with garam masala and serve with rice.

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