About:

Tomato onion curry is the tasty side dish that can be made with ease. It is a variation to Rajma OR Kidney beans curry. This version is for onion lovers. Onion and tomato sauted with cooked red kidney beans with a blend of indian spices.

Health Benefits:

Cooked red kidney beans can liven up a wide range of meals including salads, soups and stews. These legumes are packed with protein, soluble fiber, folate, magnesium, potassium and a number of other health promoting nutrients.

Yield: 3-4servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

• Rajma/red kidney beans-1 cup
• Finely chopped onion-4-5 num
• Finely chopped tomato- 3 num
• Slit green chillies-2 num
• Crushed garlic-3 cloves
• Chilli powder-1 tsp
• Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder-1 tsp
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric-1/4 tsp
• Clove-2
• Bay leaf-1
• Oil-2tsp
• Salt-as per taste
• Chopped Coriander – to garnish

Method:

• Wash and soak kidney beans overnight
• Cook soaked beans in the pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles by adding enough water to cover the beans
• Heat oil in the pan add cloves, bay leaf after few seconds add onion, garlic, green chillies and fry till the onions are translucent
• Add tomatoes, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala and cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy
• as the tomatoes are cooked well add cooked rajma/kidney beans and cook for 5-7 minutes or until combined with spices
• Garnish with coriander leaves

Serve hot with roti/parathas

Millet flour stuffed Paratha:

Onion Lacha Paratha:

Herbed Lacha Paratha:

Note:

• You can use canned kidney beans instead just drain and rinse before using it
• This can be enjoyed as a curry with thick consistency or for gravy mix 1tbsp corn flour with 1cup water/milk add it to the curry mix well and simmer for 5 more minutes