PRESSURE COOKER PUNJABI RAJMA (INDIAN SPICED KIDNEY BEANS)
Rajma is a classic dish from Northern India in which red kidney beans are cooked with onions, tomato, ginger and a host of heady spices until they're tender and fragrant. The classic version requires soaking the beans overnight followed by lengthy cooking. But when made in an electric pressure cooker, the whole thing can be ready in about an hour. If you think your beans are old (or if you can't remember when you bought them), the cookbook author Urvashi Pitre, who adapted this recipe for the Instant Pot, recommends soaking them in water for an hour before cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, beans, curries, main course
Time 1h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add oil to the pot of an electric pressure cooker. Stir in onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cayenne, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric and salt.
- Place a trivet on top of onion mixture. In a medium metal heatproof bowl (one that will fit inside the pressure cooker), combine beans and 2 cups water. Cover with foil and place on trivet.
- Cover and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Remove bowl and trivet from pressure cooker, remove foil, and lightly mash about half of the beans. Scrape into onion mixture, then set the pressure cooker's sauté function to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Taste and add more salt, if necessary. Serve with rice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Abdur Rahman Fahim
[email protected]5 stars! This rajma recipe is a must-try. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.
Pauline
[email protected]This rajma is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. I highly recommend it.
Akosua. Egbel
[email protected]This rajma recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
Tina Izna
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rajma turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked it.
Fahmida Jannat Suniya
[email protected]This rajma was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to make it more flavorful.
Heleina Lavatai
[email protected]This is the best rajma recipe I've ever tried! The beans were so creamy and the sauce was perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.
Waqas Baloshe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kidney beans, but I really enjoyed this rajma. The sauce was so flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly.
Sharon Tomes
[email protected]This rajma recipe is a great way to use up leftover kidney beans. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Larissa Moore
[email protected]I found that the rajma took a bit longer to cook than the recipe stated, but it was worth the wait. The beans were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Jara Moni
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding less chili powder. Otherwise, it was a delicious and satisfying dish.
Marexo
[email protected]5/5 stars! This rajma recipe is a keeper. It's flavorful, hearty, and perfect for a weeknight meal. I highly recommend it.
Ingrid Richard
[email protected]This was my first time making rajma and it turned out amazing! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hanife Holmes
[email protected]I've made this rajma recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The pressure cooker makes it so easy and convenient, and the beans come out perfectly tender. I love serving it with rice and yogurt.
Evah Chikunga
[email protected]This Punjabi rajma was a hit with my family! The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I especially appreciated the fact that the recipe didn't call for any hard-to-find ingredients.