Rajma Masala

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Kidney bean curry

Chop (fine):

  • 1 onion
  • 3 tomatoes (1 16 ounce can of diced tomatoes)
  • 1 red jalapeño

Saute:

  • vegetable oil
  • cumin powder
  • chopped onions
  • garam masala (spice) powder
  • ginger
  • garlic powder (he uses garlic ginger paste)
  • curry (a little bit)

Add

  • a little bit of water from the kidney beans to keep it from burning
  • 1.5 tsp coriander
  • 3 tomatoes
  • red pepper flakes or (above) jalapeño

and bring it to a boil (and cover) for 10 minutes.

Add

  • kidney beans with water
  • chili powder
  • fenugreek (or more curry)
  • small amount of butter (1/2 tbsp)

Cover and cook for another 15-30 minutes until kidney beans are tender but not smashed.

Serve with

Alternatives:

  • With red lentils:

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