Rajma Masala - South Indian Style

Source : Pressure Cook Rajma And Chana Dal In 2 Cups Water For 10-12 Minutes On Low Flame After The First Whistle Keep Aside Heat Oil In A Pan And Temper With T...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 20, 2026

Step:

  1. Pressure cook rajma and chana dal in 2 cups water for 10-12 minutes on low flame after the first whistle. Keep aside.

  2. Heat oil in a pan and temper with the mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the asafoetida, followed by the onions and curry leaves. Saute till light brown in colour.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute on low flame.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add the tomatoes and continue to fry till mashed up nicely.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Fry on low flame till the oil separates.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 5 photo
  6. Add the boiled dal and salt. Simmer on low flame for 5-7 minutes.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 6 photo
  7. Add the cream and mix well.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 7 photo
  8. When done, add the sambar powder, lime juice and coriander leaves.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 8 photo
  9. Serve, garnished with cream, coriander leaves, onion and fresh red chilies.

    Rajma Masala - South Indian Style recipe step 9 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
  2. 1/4 cup chana dal (Bengal gram), soaked for an hour
  3. 2 tbsp. oil
  4. 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  5. 1/4 tap. asafoetida (hing)
  6. 1 onion, chopped
  7. 1 sprig curry leaves
  8. 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
  9. 1 tomato, chopped
  10. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  11. 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder
  12. 1 tsp. red chilli powder
  13. to taste salt
  14. 1 tsp. cream
  15. 1 tsp. sambar powder
  16. 2 tbs. lime juice
  17. coriander leaves, sliced onion, chopped fresh red chilies & cream to garnish (opt)

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