Rajma/Kidney beans curry

Rajma/kidney beans curry is a very good combination for chapati/roti/dosa/parata.It is highly nutritious and rich in protein.This preparation originally from Punjab.I prepared it in my own way.Being a Mangalorian I used coconut  pulp instead of tomato puri. Try this.

Required ingredients for Preparing Rajma Curry

Rajma/kidney beans:2 cups
Onions(chopped)1/2 cup
Salt:to taste
Oil:1 tsp
Cumin seeds:1/2 tsp
Grated coconut:1 cup
Pepper :10 grains
Cinnamon:1 inch size
Clove:3-4
Cardamom:1 clove
Tamarind:size of small grape

How to prepare Rajma curry

• Wash and soak rajma for 2-3 hours.
• cook them in a pressure cooker or directly till they become soft.
• Grind grated coconut,with pepper,Cinnamon,cardamom,clove and tamarind to form sooth paste by adding sufficient water.
• Heat oil in a pan.Add cumin seeds.When they splutter add chopped onions.
• Fry till they become transparent.
• Add cooked rajma,coconut mix ,salt and boil it.

Rajma curry is ready.Serve hot.