Rajma Chawal - Kidney Beans Rice

After preparing Tortilla Wraps with Kidney Beans, I was wondering what to cook with the left over Kidney Beans...??? I am not a big fan of Rice varieties.. Will wave a flag for a Paratha instead or Phulka with sabji .

Pondering and wandering a bit around the house ,I decided to prepare Rajma Chawal ( Kidney Beans Rice)..H is quite flexible in his choices for food and this definitely gives me a chance to try and experiment :) . Can U believe I have never made this one pot meal before...Surprising isnt it!!!  Prepared this lovely Mixed Rice without a side for H's lunch to work .. and I enjoyed it too the next day with lil V.







INGREDIENTS:



Rice ( Chawal)




Basmathi Rice2 Cups
Whole Garam Masala'sBay Leaf   - 1

Cinamon Stick - 1"

Star anise - 1

Cinamon - 2

Cloves - 3
Lemon Juice1 Tsp
Ghee1 Tsp
SaltTo Taste


Kidney Beans ( Rajma Masala)


Cooked Kidney Beans from the Can200gm
Medium sized Onion 1 Nos
Medium sized Tomato2 Nos
Tomato Puree0.5 Tsp
Mixed Herbs1 Tsp
Chilli Powder1/2 Tsp
Coriander- Cumin (Dhaniya- Jeera) Powder1 Tsp
Garam Masala1/2 Tsp
Oil1 Tsp
SaltTo Taste
Crushed Garlic1 Tsp
Finely Chopped Ginger 1 Tsp
Chopped Coriander leavesFor Garnishing




DIRECTIONS:



Rice Preparation:



Wash the Basmathi Rice and keep it aside for 20 Minutes. Heat 1 tsp ghee in a non stick pan . Drop in Shahi Jeera & the whole garam masala's. Fry for a minute and now add the rice. Stir fry the Rice for another 2 minutes. Add in 2 times the water and allow it to boil. Sprinkle required salt and a tsp of lemon juice When the water is nearly gone , just  enough to cover the quantity of rice .Cover the Pot with a Lid in low flame. Turn it off after 5 minutes and allow it to cool for a while.



Making of Rajma Masala :

Lets work on the Rajma side by side. Heat oil in a wok. Drop in Cumin seeds .Once the cumin seeds splutter  ,throw in ginger , garlic and sliced onions. Fry until the onions turn light brown. Add in chopped tomatoes followed by 1/2 tsp of Tomato concentrate ,spice powders and required salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft. Drop in the cooked Kidney beans and give it a godo stir.Add required water  and check the consistency. Let it not be too much watery... because we need to mix in the cooked rice.









Syncing UP:

  Once desired consistency is achieved , add in the cooked  basmathi rice and mix them well. Make sure the rice doesnt get too much mashed while mixing...Check for Salt and more if required. Garnish with coriander leaves .Serve Rajma Chawal with Raitha  or just Yogurt.. I packed it for H's Lunch box and he enjoyed them with a packet of crisps :)





Cheers