Rajma Chawal
Rajma Chawal is not just a recipe, it’s a feeling — a taste that fills the kitchen of every Indian home with its aroma.
Especially in Uttar Pradesh, people truly enjoy eating it. After eating it, not only do people talk about its amazing flavor, but they also feel healthy and satisfied.
So why should only people from Uttar Pradesh enjoy it? It should be prepared in households across the entire country!
Let’s now talk about how to make it — with the full detailed recipe.
Ingredients
- For Rajma (Kidney Beans Curry):
- 1 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies (optional), finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 3–4 cups water (for pressure cooking)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
For Chawal (Steamed Rice)
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste (optional)
Full Recipe Details
First, soak the kidney beans overnight. Then, cook the red rajma slowly, so they become fully soft and juicy.
After that, cook them with onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a tempering of Indian spices, which creates a thick and spicy gravy.
When the rajma and masala are cooked together, the aroma spreads throughout the house and makes everyone feel hungry.
Rajma Chawal is loved by everyone — children, elders — in fact, from kids to adults, it’s a favorite dish.
It’s a dish that’s made not only on special occasions but also served as an everyday meal.
Along with being delicious, it’s also a healthy, protein-rich dish.
So if you are a fan of Indian cuisine or looking to cook something that’s both tasty and healthy, Rajma Chawal is a perfect option.
Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also something you’ll want to eat again and again!
