Kidney Beans (Rajma) Curry

Kidney Beans Curry

"My easy red kidney beans curry is the best comfort food and is a hearty meal. It is ready in minutes and can be had as a side dish or a main meal with rice, flat bread or tortillas. I have used 3 different spices, but feel free to use a mild curry powder if you don't like it spicy".

Ingredients

1 can (400 gms) of red kidney beans, drained and washed

1 large white/red onion, chopped finely 

2 large tomatoes, chopped finely

3 flakes garlic, grated or chopped finely

1 inch piece of ginger, grated or chopped finely

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, whole

2 tablespoons coconut milk powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

2 teaspoons coriander powder

1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

salt to taste

2-3 tablespoons cooking oil

a few sprigs of coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped, for garnishing.

Directions

In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add the chopped onions and saute till translucent. Add the chopped ginger-garlic and saute for a few minutes. Add all the powdered spices and stir. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes. Add some water, mix and cook till tomatoes are soft. Add salt to taste and beans and mix well. Add some more water and cook for a few minutes. Add the coconut milk powder and mix thoroughly. Garnish with coriander leaves and turn off the heat. Serve and enjoy with rice, tortillas or any flat bread. 

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