Flavor Rich Rajma  Recipe Is The Recipe You’ll Cook on Repeat

By : Naina Rawool

November 15. 2025

Rajma (red kidney beans) curry is the ultimate North Indian comfort dish. Rich, flavorful, and nourishing let’s dive into this cozy recipe step by step.

Ingredients You’ll Need  For Rajma Recipe 

Rajma   Onion  Tomatoes  Ginger-garlic paste  Spices: Cumin, turmeric, coriander, red chili, garam masala ,mango powder, whole spices   Oil & salt  Fresh coriander 

 Soak & Pressure  Cook Rajma 

 Soak rajma overnight for softness. Pressure cook with salt and water for 5-6 whistles until they’re tender and easy to mash. 

Step 1

 Sauté Onions & Spices 

 Heat oil, add cumin,whole spices  then onions. Sauté till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and cook till fragrant 

Step 2

 Add Tomatoes & Puree 

Now add ¾ cup finely chopped tomatoes and 3 tablespoon canned tomato puree and cook for a minute.  .

Step 3

Add Spices

 Add the oriander powder ,turmeric ,Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin , dry mango garam masala powder cook for 10-12 seconds. 

Step 4

 Combine With  Rajma & Simmer 

  Mix in boiled rajma with its water. Simmer on low for 20-25 mins. Mash a few beans to thicken the gravy naturally 

Step 5

 Flavor Boost  Add  Garam Masala

 Finish with sprinkle of kasuri methi and coriander  Simmer a few more minutes for full flavor infusion

Step 5

 Flavor Boost  Add  Garam Masala

 Finish with sprinkle of kasuri methi   Simmer a few more minutes for full flavor infusion

Step 5

 Serve It Hot 

 Garnish with coriander. Serve steaming hot with rice (Rajma-Chawal = pure bliss!) or pair with warm rotis. Enjoy the comfort in every bite!

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