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Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry)

Slow-simmered red kidney beans in a rich masala.

60 min4 serveseasy

Slow-simmered red kidney beans in a rich masala. This Indian veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 60 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

88

kcal

5g

Protein

16g

Carbs

1g

Fat

veghigh-proteincomfortgluten-free

Ingredients

  • kidney beans2 cans
  • onion2
  • tomato3
  • ginger1 tbsp
  • garlic5 cloves
  • cumin1 tsp
  • coriander powder2 tsp
  • garam masala1 tsp
  • chili powder1 tsp
  • oilstaple
  • saltstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Brown onion in oil with cumin; add ginger-garlic.

  2. 2

    Add tomato and ground spices; cook till oil separates.

  3. 3

    Add beans with 2 cups water; simmer 30 minutes, mashing some for body.

  4. 4

    Finish with garam masala.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) take to cook?
Total time is about 60 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are kidney beans, onion, tomato.