
Punjabi Rajma with Cumin Basmati Rice
Kidney beans simmered in a spiced tomato-onion base with cumin and ground coriander, served with cumin-cooked basmati rice.
- 240 g kidney beans in water
- 70 g basmati rice
- 100 g onion
- 150 g tomatoes
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 15 g fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 g cumin seeds
- 5 g ground coriander
- 3 g garam masala
- 2 g turmeric powder
- 2 g red chilli powder
- 15 g fresh coriander
- 3 g salt
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Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear, then cook with 1 tsp cumin seeds in 140ml salted water for 12 minutes
- Step 2
Drain and rinse kidney beans, set aside
- Step 3
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add remaining cumin seeds and let them splutter
- Step 4
Add finely chopped onion and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown
- Step 5
Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Step 6
Add chopped tomatoes, ground coriander, turmeric, chilli powder and salt, cook for 8-10 minutes until tomatoes break down
- Step 7
Add kidney beans and 200ml water, bring to boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until beans are tender and sauce thickens
- Step 8
Stir in garam masala and cook for 2 minutes more
- Step 9
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with cumin basmati rice
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