Rajma masala

Ingredients required

To be dry roast and powdered (rajma masala powder)

• 1 tsp whole dhanya
• 1/4 tsp dry ginger powder
• 1 tsp whole cumin
• 3-4 dry red chillies
• 1-inch piece of cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp amchoor powder/dry mango powder
• 1/2 tsp whole peppercorn
• 2-3 green cardamon
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 tsp each of nutmeg and mace powder
• 1/4 tsp pomegranate seeds

To temper

• 1 tsp whole jeera
• 6-7 tsp of oil
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped  green chilly

other

• 1/2 cup of chopped onions
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp haldi/turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 11/4 cup rajma, soaked overnight and pressure cooked till done
• Few coriander leaves, to garnish

Method

Heat oil and add ingredients for temper

Add in chopped onions and tomato puree

Add in powdered rajma masala, salt, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste.

Throw in cooked rajma and simmer the flame for ten minutes..  Serve hot with paratha/roti/rice