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Rajma Chawal

Rajma Chawal is a tasty, filling combo of rice & rajma curry which is a popular staple in North India for lunch meal. Rajma Chawal is made by cooking rajma in tomato puree and spices and relished with rice meal. Rajma Chawal Recipe is published in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steamed rice
  • 1/2 cup rajma
  • 1 small big onion
  • 2 medium tomato
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder / dried mango powder
  • 3 teaspoon coriander leaves finely chopped
  • salt to taste

TO TEMPER:

  • 3 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon jeera
  • 1/4 inch piece cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped

Instructions

  • Soak rajma in water overnight or at least for 8 hrs. Drain and discard the water.
  • Pressure cook with enough water for 4-5 whistles, don't drain water…Set aside.
  • Puree the tomatoes without adding water. Keep the tomato paste aside.
  • Heat a pressure cooker with oil – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter then add ginger sauté for for a second then add onions and fry till translucent.
  • Then add tomato puree along with the spice powders and required salt.
  • Let it boil till raw smell leaves. It will start thickening after few mins, simmer and cook.
  • Add rajma along with cooked water and pressure cook on medium high flame for just 1 whistle. Once pressure releases, give a quick stir then garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.
  • Add cooked rice and give a quick stir. Enjoy rajma chawal!

Notes

  • You can have the gravy with rotis or phulkas too, tastes great!
  • The curry should be semi thick only then it hold together well with steamed rice.
  • Pressure cooking at the last stage is optional but gives a nice blend of rajma with the curry.
  • Adjust spice level according to your taste.
Nutrition Facts
Rajma Chawal
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 1074mg47%
Potassium 904mg26%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 19g79%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1359IU27%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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