Rajma madra Recipe - Ingredients, Step-by-Step Guide & Nutrition info

Rajma madra

Rajma Madra is a popular Punjabi dish made with kidney beans cooked in a rich and creamy yogurt gravy.

Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient: Kidney Beans
Quantity: 1 cup )
Preparation: soaked overnight

Ingredient: Onion
Quantity: 1 large )
Preparation: finely chopped

Ingredient: Garlic
Quantity: 4 cloves )
Preparation: minced

Ingredient: Ginger
Quantity: 1-inch piece )
Preparation: grated

Ingredient: Yogurt
Quantity: 1 cup )
Preparation: whisked

Ingredient: Ghee
Quantity: 2 tablespoons

Ingredient: Cumin seeds
Quantity: 1 teaspoon

Ingredient: Cinnamon stick
Quantity: 1-inch piece

Ingredient: Bay leaf
Quantity: 1

Ingredient: Red chili powder
Quantity: 1 teaspoon

Ingredient: Turmeric powder
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon

Ingredient: Coriander powder
Quantity: 1 teaspoon

Ingredient: Garam masala
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon

Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste

Ingredient: Fresh coriander leaves
Quantity: for garnish

Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 131
Protein: 7.5g
Carbohydrates: 16.5g
Fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 6mg

Preparation

Cook the soaked kidney beans in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt for about 15-20 minutes or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.

Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Saute for a minute until fragrant.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Saute for another minute.

Add finely chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.

In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.

Add the whisked yogurt mixture to the pan and cook on low heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the cooked kidney beans to the pan and mix well with the yogurt gravy.

Add salt to taste and simmer the curry for 10-15 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to blend together.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Rajma madra

Rajma Madra is a popular Punjabi dish made with kidney beans cooked in a rich and creamy yogurt gravy.

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