Rajma Mexicana Recipe

Name: Rajma Mexicana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup black beans or 1 cup pinto beans or 1 cup kidney bean; 4 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt, to taste; cilantro, minced (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup black beans or 1 cup pinto beans or 1 cup kidney bean
4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt, to taste
cilantro, minced (garnish)

1
Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2
Drain soaking water.
3
Cook soaked beans in a pressure cooker (1/2 hour) or large dutch oven (1 1/2 hours) along with salt and 4 cups cold water until they are soft.
4
Test by pressing, with a spoon, down on one the beans - it should mashed easily.
5
Drain the beans.
6
You may want to keep some of this drained water and use later to adjust the gravy consistency.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.
8
Once hot, add bay leaves & onion.
9
Saute until onions are translucent Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes Add cayenne powder, cumin powder, oregano, salt and mix well.
10
Add the beans and stir until mixed.
11
Add the water (used for cooking the beans) to adjust the consistency as desired.
12
Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes Remove bay leaves.
13
Serve along with rice.

110

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup black beans or 1 cup pinto beans or 1 cup kidney bean, 4 cups cold water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Rajma Mexicana falls under the General 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.

Rajma Mexicana

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