I am yet to come across a person who doesn't love kidney beans curry - rajma masala. We serve it with fragrant cumin and vegetable rice. Just before i left my mums, my sister made some and now i just want to eat it again.
For those in the UK with kids, how fast have the school holidays gone? My kids will be back to school in a little over 2 weeks. Not that we are in any way organised. I am going to miss my kids but i am also a little relieved that they are going back. Also right now as i am attempting to type, my daughter is holding onto my arm. Let me tell you, it makes something so easy a little bit difficult! In her defence, i should have finished this post before she woke up but in my defence she is the lightest sleeper on earth. I only have to shift a bit and she is up asking me what i'm up to so naturally she follows me down. My mini shadow.
Kidney Beans Curry – Rajma Masala
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 cloves
- 2 onions sliced finely or diced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 inch ginger crushed
- 3 green chillies crushed
- 300 g tinned Passata
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 x 400g tins red kidney beans drained
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
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In a large non stick deep pan over a medium/high heat, heat the oil and butter with the cumin seeds and cloves.
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As soon as the begin to crackle, add the onions.
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Cook the onions until they are a dark golden brown (stir regularly, this stage takes between 7 -12 minutes).
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Now add the garlic, ginger and chilli paste and stir for a minute.
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Pour in the tomatoes and add the tomato puree, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder.
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Allow to cook until you can see the oil at the top of the masala. This takes about 5 - 7 minutes over a high heat.
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Add the drained kidney beans and salt to the masala and stir in.
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Turn the heat down and add 1 cup of water.
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Boil uncovered for 10 minutes until it thickens.
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Add the garam masala and curry powder.
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Pour in the milk and mix thoroughly.
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Cook for a further 3-4 minutes and voila!
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Serve with rice.
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says
I need to try making this recipe it sounds delicious! I do not yet have any kids but can imagine how difficult it must be to get anything done if they are around. Home schooling - wow - couldn't imagine how much work that is! Hope the party went well!
Safira says
Oh yes they do add a great deal of work but the rewards are immeasurable. 🙂
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
I adore curry and beans, this is a win-win for me!!!!
Safira says
Yay! 🙂
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction says
This curry looks fantastic. It made me hungry just by looking at these pictures!
Safira says
It is so good! 🙂
Jayne says
This recipe sounds so tasty - perfect healthy comfort food!
Safira says
Thank you it is!
Noor says
This looks AMAZING + totally what I’m craving right now!
Safira says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Evi says
I love kidney beans and curry together. It makes for such a hearty dish!
Safira says
Me too! Best curry ever! 🙂