Punjabi-Style Rajma Recipe

Rajma chawal is a quintessential vegetarian Punjabi food item. Nicely cooked rice paired with thick and spicy rajma curry is suitable for all occasions, festivals and even parties.

Punjabi-Style Rajma Recipe

Punjabi-Style Rajma Recipe

Ingredients:

For Garnishing :

  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves

Recipe :

  • Step 1

    Heat the oil in your pressure cooker. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, black cardamom, cloves and black pepper. Then, on a medium flame sauté for a minute.

  • Step 2

    Add ginger-garlic paste, along with the onions. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Now add tomatoes, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  • Step 4

    Now, add 2 cups of water and the rajma. Mix well. Pressure cook until 4 whistles.

  • Step 5

    Don't forget to make the steam escape before you open the lid of the cooker.

  • Step 6

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and enjoy with rice.

  • Step 7

    Tip- Keep mixing the rajma to make the gravy thicker.