PRESSURE COOKER PUNJABI RAJMA (INDIAN SPICED KIDNEY BEANS)
Rajma is a classic dish from Northern India in which red kidney beans are cooked with onions, tomato, ginger and a host of heady spices until they're tender and fragrant. The classic version requires soaking the beans overnight followed by lengthy cooking. But when made in an electric pressure cooker, the whole thing can be ready in about an hour. If you think your beans are old (or if you can't remember when you bought them), the cookbook author Urvashi Pitre, who adapted this recipe for the Instant Pot, recommends soaking them in water for an hour before cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, beans, curries, main course
Time 1h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add oil to the pot of an electric pressure cooker. Stir in onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cayenne, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric and salt.
- Place a trivet on top of onion mixture. In a medium metal heatproof bowl (one that will fit inside the pressure cooker), combine beans and 2 cups water. Cover with foil and place on trivet.
- Cover and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Remove bowl and trivet from pressure cooker, remove foil, and lightly mash about half of the beans. Scrape into onion mixture, then set the pressure cooker's sauté function to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Taste and add more salt, if necessary. Serve with rice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Qasim raza
[email protected]This is my go-to rajma recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Teresa Balogh
[email protected]I love this recipe! The rajma is always perfect and the sauce is so flavorful.
Noah Parga
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Salo Salopuyt
[email protected]Delicious! I made this rajma for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Asad Gta
[email protected]This rajma was easy to make and very tasty. The beans were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Stefnie Rowan Liebenberg
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
QueenMother Balance
[email protected]This is my new favorite rajma recipe! The pressure cooker made it so easy to make, and the end result was amazing. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Bokang Lee
[email protected]This rajma was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with rice and naan, and it was a feast.
Shelsea Vallet
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kidney beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The pressure cooker made them so soft and creamy, and the spices were spot-on. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dominique Alexander
[email protected]This Punjabi rajma was an absolute delight! The pressure cooker made the beans so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I served it with rice and a side of yogurt, and it was a hit with my family.