Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma In Masala) Recipe

Name: Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma In Masala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked kidney beans; 1 medium onion, peeled,quartered and; 2 medium onions, peeled,finely chopped; 1/2 inch ginger, peeled,chopped; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1 green chili pepper; 4 red chili peppers; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/4 inch turmeric or 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder; 10 black peppercorns or 10 black pepper, to taste; 2 cinnamon sticks or 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons clarified butter; 1 teaspoon dried mango powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups water

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups uncooked kidney beans
1 medium onion, peeled,quartered and
2 medium onions, peeled,finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger, peeled,chopped
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 green chili pepper
4 red chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 inch turmeric or 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
10 black peppercorns or 10 black pepper, to taste
2 cinnamon sticks or 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons clarified butter
1 teaspoon dried mango powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups water

1
Wash the kidney beans well and soak in water overnight.
2
Next morning, steam them until tender; or cook in a large pot of water for about an hour or until tender.
3
Remove 1/2 cup of cooked beans, crush coarsely and keep aside.
4
Grind 1 onion, ginger, coriander seeds, chili peppers, cumin, turmeric, peppercorns, and cinnamon to a very fine paste.
5
Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
6
Add the chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
7
Add the ground paste and saute, sprinkling water occasionally, until the ghee starts separating from the paste.
8
Add the cooked beans (not the crushed beans), stir for a while and add salt and dried mango powder.
9
Pour 3 cups of water and add the crushed beans.
10
Mix well and bring to a boil, twice.
11
Serve hot over steamed rice, chappatis, or whole-wheat tortillas.

487

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups uncooked kidney beans, 1 medium onion, peeled,quartered and, 2 medium onions, peeled,finely chopped, 1/2 inch ginger, peeled,chopped, and more.

Yes, Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma In Masala) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma In Masala)

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