Maa ki Baat | Rajma Chawal | Episode 1 | Chef Ranveer Brar

Punjabi Rajma

Preparation Time: 20 minutes + soaking time

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Serves: 4

Course: Main

Course Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:-

For Rajma

2 cups Rajma, soaked overnight

Salt to taste

Water to boil

For Masala:-

1 tbsp ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp ginger garlic, coarsely ground

3 large onions, chopped/ grated

Salt to taste

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp garam masala

3 large tomatoes, paste

For Garnish:-

Coriander sprig

Ginger

julienne

Process:-

●Add a pinch of salt to the over night soaked rajma, add water and required and boil them in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles.

● Meanwhile prepare the masala, heat ghee in a pan.

● Add cumin seeds and saute for a minute. Add coarsely ground ginger garlic and saute till fragrant.

● Add onions and saute till they turn brown. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Mix well.

● Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, mix well and saute till they start leaving their oil.

● Meanwhile, drain the rajma and reserve the water.

● Add the boiled rajma to the prepared masala and saute for 3-4 minutes.

● Add the reserved water as required, mix well and simmer on medium flame for 4-5 minutes.

● Garnish with ginger julienne and coriander sprig.

● Serve hot with rice.