Curried Red Kidney Beans And Cauliflower (Rajma Mas

Name: Curried Red Kidney Beans And Cauliflower (Rajma Masala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cinnamon stick (2-in.); 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 teaspoon fennel; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 green cardamom pods, cracked open; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1 can (14.5-oz.) whole peeled plum tomatoes, without juice; 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced; About 1 tsp. salt; 6 cups cooked red kidney beans (about four 14-oz. cans), rinsed and drained; 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into 1/2- to 1-in. florets; 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped; 6 to 8 cups hot cooked brown rice (see Notes)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cinnamon stick (2-in.)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon fennel
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 green cardamom pods, cracked open
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 can (14.5-oz.) whole peeled plum tomatoes, without juice
1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
About 1 tsp. salt
6 cups cooked red kidney beans (about four 14-oz. cans), rinsed and drained
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into 1/2- to 1-in. florets
1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped
6 to 8 cups hot cooked brown rice (see Notes)

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Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed 4- to 5-qt. pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and fry, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir in cinnamon, bay leaf, garlic, ginger, fennel, cumin, and cardamom and fry, stirring, 2 minutes. Add cayenne, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala and fry, stirring, 1 minute. Shred tomatoes into pot with your fingers. Stir in serrano chile, salt, kidney beans, cauliflower, and 1 1/2 cups water. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and liquid has thickened into a velvety-looking sauce (add more water if necessary).
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Season beans with salt. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve hot over brown rice, with plain yogurt on the side if you like.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving of curry.
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Garam masala is a mixture of warming spices; find it at Indian grocery stores or gourmet groceries. Use spices that are as fresh as possible--their health benefits, let alone their flavors, will be more potent that way.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 cinnamon stick (2-in.), 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Curried Red Kidney Beans And Cauliflower (Rajma Masala) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Red Kidney Beans And Cauliflower (Rajma Masala)

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