Rajma chawal is a popular North Indian dish of red kidney beans (rajma in Hindi) simmered in a spicy, saucy stew filled with fragrant aromatics and spices. The combination of the rajma and rice (chawal) is warming and comforting and often served at family gatherings.

Quick Info

⏱️ 45 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 87%

Nutrition

346 cal • 20g protein • 57g carbs • 14g fat

Tags

[Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Vegetarian] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Low-Calorie]

Ingredients

• 1 green serrano or bird’s eye chile, chopped
• 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• 3 garlic cloves, ends trimmed
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as avocado or canola
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon red chile powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
• 2 15.5-ounce cans of dark red kidney beans
• 1½ cups water
• 2 tablespoon whole milk yogurt
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ghee or butter
• Cooked basmati rice, for serving

Instructions Preview

1. In a food processor, combine the serrano c…
2. Heat the oil in a large, high-walled skill…
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and cook until th…

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Recipe by: Love Laugh Mirch • From: Tasty