About:

Bellpeppers Rajma 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:

Red kidney beans legumes are packed with protein, soluble fiber, folate, lagnesium, potassium and a number of other health promoting nutrients.

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

Ingredients:

• Rajma/red kidney beans-1cup
• Cubed Bellpeppers/Capsicum – 2 (Preferred Multi Coloured once)
• Finely chopped onion- 3 num medium
• Finely chopped tomato- 3num
• Slit green chillies-2num
• Crushed garlic-3cloves
• Chilli powder-1tsp
• Coriander powder-1/2tsp
• Cumin powder-1tsp
• Garam masala-1/2tsp
• Turmeric-1/4tsp
• Kasoori methi – 1 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 bellpeppers and saute for 4 – 5 minutes or until tender
• 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 Kasoori methi; Simmer for 4 – 5 mins or until heated through and blends well with spices
• Garnish with coriander leaves

Serve hot with roti/parathas

Note:

• You can use canned kidney beans instead just drain and rinse before using it