Rajmah (Punjabi Curried Red Kidney Bean) (Slow-Cooker)

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1
Rajmah (Punjabi Curried Red Kidney Bean) (Slow-Cooker)
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups dried red kidney beans , sorted and washed
1 medium yellow onions or 1 medium red onion , roughly chopped
2 medium tomatoes , diced
2 inches piece ginger , peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves , chopped
4 -6 4 -6 serrano chilies or 4 -6 cayenne chilies , chopped
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick , 2 to 4 inches
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
1 tablespoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
9 cups water ( if you soak overnight , use less water , see note )
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
hot cooked brown rice or hot cooked basmati rice
1 cup plain yogurt ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
264
Sugar
4g
Fat
1g
Rajmah is a popular Punjabi dish that is made with red kidney beans and a variety of aromatic spices. It is typically served with rice and a side of yogurt or raita. This slow-cooker recipe makes it easy to prepare rajmah without a lot of hands-on time, allowing the flavors to meld together over a long period of time. Rajmah is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a chilly evening or a group gathering. With its combination of spices and seasoning, you're sure to enjoy this classic Indian dish.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, combine the red kidney beans, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, chilies, cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin seed, chili powder, salt, turmeric, and garam masala.
2.Add 9 cups of water to the slow cooker and stir everything together.
3.Turn the slow cooker on high and let the rajmah cook for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are soft and tender.
4.Once the rajmah is done, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves and stir in the chopped cilantro.
5.Serve the rajmah hot with cooked brown rice or basmati rice, and a dollop of plain yogurt (if desired).

PROS

Rajmah is a healthy and nutritious dish that is packed with protein and fiber from the red kidney beans.

This recipe is vegetarian and can be easily made vegan by omitting the yogurt.

CONS

The cooking time for this recipe is long, so it requires some planning ahead.

If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook the rajmah on the stovetop, but it will require more attention and stirring.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red kidney beans are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber.
They are also rich in essential minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium.
Eating a diet high in legumes like red kidney beans has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

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