Rajma or kidney beans curry
In this recipe, the popular North Indian curry is simmered and cooked up in a microwave
| PREP TIME | 10 m |
|---|---|
| COOK TIME | 45m |
| SERVES | 4 |
500gm red kidney beans
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 can of tomato puree
2 cups water chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
Seasonings
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
1. Soak the beans overnight in a deep casserole and microwave at medium for 20 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
2. Place the oil, onion, ginger, garlic and tomato puree in a casserole, cover and microwave at high for 3 to 4 minutes until onion is tender; stir.
3. Pour the above mixture, the boiled beans, and all the seasonings into a deep casserole. Mix well and add the water. Cover and microwave at high for 15 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with boiled rice.
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