Rajma sundal recipe

Rajma sundal is one of the sundal recipes I wanted to try for a long time. Since navaratri is nearing I made it to post here.This is one healthy sundal that you can make. I make sure to buy a small pack of rajma atleast as I love any dish with rajma.

I often make rajma paratha / rajma dry curry / rajma masala other than that havent experimented much with it.Today I tried rajma chawal for a change and it was too good, will soon be posting it.Now lets get on to the recipe of how to make rajma sundal.

About Rajma Sundal

Rajma Sundal is a dry dish prepared using red kidney beans or rajma with a mild tempering and garnished with coconut.  I have used red rajma for sundal here and it is apt combination. Rajma sundal is a south indian sundal made with red kidney beans. Here in this rajma sundal I have prepared a fresh roast and grind masala powder which gives this sundal a unique taste.

Sundal varieties are not only prepared for festivals , you can make it for mid morning or evening snack. Sundal is one of the wholesome protein rich healthy snack that you can serve for your family. So make sure to include it in your meal atleast twice a week.

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Rajma sundal

Rajma sundal is a healthy nutritious sundal made with red kidney beans. When cooked with a perfect balance it can be a tasty snack for kids too as it has a burst of flavours.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Soaking time8 hrs

Total Time8 hrs 20 mins

Servings3

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 cup rajma red kidney beans
• 3 tbsp grated coconut
• salt to taste

To roast and grind:

• 2 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 2 nos red chillies

To temper:

• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• a sprig of curry leaves

Instructions

• Soak rajma overnight.Rinse it well and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles(depends on the variety of rajma)with enough water,Set aside.Dry roast the items listed under 'to roast & grind' till golden brown.
• Cool down and grind it to a fine powder,Set aside.Heat oil in a pan - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.
• Then add cooked rajma along with powder,give a quick stir.Sprinkle little water for the masalas to coat well.Then add coconut, give quick mix and switch off.
• Serve it warm with papad / chips.

Notes

• I used the lighter color rajma variety so it got cooked well in 4 whistles itself.So the number of whistles for pressure cooking depends on the variety of rajma.
• Amma always adds coconut and switches off for any sundal and poriyal as raw coconut is of no cholestrol so its better not to cook coconut for more time.
• I always add little less water while cooking rajma so that I can use the cooked water too.
• You can aeven add 1/4 tsp coriander seeds while roasting , gives a great flavour to the sundal.

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How to make Rajma sundal Step by Step

1. Soak rajma overnight.Rinse it well and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles(depends on the variety of rajma)with enough water,Set aside.Dry roast the items listed under ‘to roast & grind’ till golden brown.Pin
2. Cool down and grind it to a fine powder,Set aside.Heat oil in a pan – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter.Pin
3. Then add cooked rajma along with powder,give a quick stir.Sprinkle little water for the masalas to coat well.Then add coconut, give quick mix and switch off.Pin

Serve it warm with papad / chips.

Tips

• I used the lighter color rajma variety so it got cooked well in 4 whistles itself.So the number of whistles for pressure cooking depends on the variety of rajma.
• Amma always adds coconut and switches off for any sundal and poriyal as raw coconut is of no cholestrol so its better not to cook coconut for more time.
• I always add little less water while cooking rajma so that I can use the cooked water too.
• You can aeven add 1/4 tsp coriander seeds while roasting , gives a great flavour to the sundal.