Rajma Curry (Rajma Masala) – Dhaba Style Recipe

 

Rajma Curry, also known as Rajma Masala, is a beloved North Indian dish featuring soft kidney beans simmered in a rich, flavorful onion-tomato gravy. This dhaba-style recipe is hearty, spicy, and perfect for pairing with steamed rice or roti. With its deep flavors and aromatic spices, it brings the authentic taste of Indian roadside eateries right to your kitchen.

Ingredients (For 3–4 Servings)

For Boiling Rajma

• 1 cup Rajma (red kidney beans)

• 3–4 cups water

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp turmeric

For Gravy

• 2 medium onions (finely chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (puree or chopped)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1–2 green chilies

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

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Spices

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp roasted cumin powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt to taste

For Aroma

• 1 tbsp butter (optional)

• Fresh coriander

How to Make Rajma Curry

Step 1: Soak & Boil Rajma

1. Rajma ko 6–8 hours soak karein.

2. Pressure cooker me rajma + salt + turmeric + water add karein.

3. 6–7 whistles tak cook karein until soft.

Step 2: Prepare the Masala

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• Pan me oil/ghee garam karein → cumin + bay leaf add karein.

• Onion add kar golden brown hone tak sauté karein.

• Ginger-garlic paste add karein → 1 minute bhunein.

• Tomato puree + chilli + coriander powder add karein.

• Masala se oil separate hone tak bhunein.

Step 3: Combine Rajma + Masala

• Boiled rajma + thoda rajma water gravy me add karein.

• 15–20 minutes simmer karein (jitna simmer, utna tasty).

• Garam masala + butter add karke mix karein.

Serve

Hot Rajma Chawal sabse best combo!

Pro Tips

• Rajma ko hamesha soak karke hi banaye — jaldi soft hota hai.

• Masala ko slow flame pe bhune — isse dhaba-style taste aata hai.

• Thoda sa rajma mash karke gravy thick aur creamy hoti hai.

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