Rajma or kidney beans curry

Rajma or kidney beans curry

In this recipe, the popular North Indian curry is simmered and cooked up in a microwave

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Cuisine:Indian
Cook time:45m
Prep time:10m
Servings:4

Ingredients

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

Method

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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