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Rajma Recipes

चटपटा राजमा रोल (Chatpata Rajma Wrap) by Tarla Dalal

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Makes 4 wraps

Ingredients For The Roti

1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)

1 tbsp oil

a pinch of salt

whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)for rolling

For The Chatpata Rajma Filling

1 1/2 tbsp oil

1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tbsp coriander (dhania) coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder

1/4 cup finely chopped onions

1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 cup soaked and boiled rajma (kidney beans) , lightly mashed

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

salt to taste

To Be Mixed Together Into A Curd Dressing

1/2 cup curds (dahi) , whisked

1/2 cup grated cucumber

1/2 cup grated carrot

salt to taste

Other Ingredients

2 tsp chilli-garlic chutney

4 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens

Method For the roti

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.

2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out each portion into 200 mm. (8") diameter circle using a little flour.

3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and lightly cook the rotis on both the sides. Keep aside.

For the chatpata rajma filling

1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

2. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander-cumin seeds powder and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

3. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp water and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

5. Add the tomato ketchup and rajma, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

6. Add the coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Just before serving, warm a roti on a non-stick tava.

2. Place the roti on a clean dry surface and spread 1/2 tsp of chilli-garlic chutney evenly over it.

3. Place 1/4th of the prepared chatpata rajma filling in a row in the centre of the roti and spread 1/4th of the curd dressing over it.

4. Arrange 1 tbsp of spring onion greens over it and roll up the roti tightly.

5. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more wraps.

6. Serve immediately.