Classic Rajma Chawal recipe

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Here's a classic Rajma Chawal recipe – comforting, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty meal! 🍛

🌱 Ingredients

For the Rajma (Kidney Beans Curry):

  • 1 cup rajma (kidney beans) – soaked overnight

  • 1 large onion – finely chopped

  • 2 medium tomatoes – pureed or finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 green chilies – slit (optional)

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 1/2 tsp garam masala

  • Salt to taste

  • 2.5 to 3 cups water

  • Fresh coriander leaves – chopped, for garnish

For the Chawal (Rice):

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 2 cups water

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • Optional: a few drops of ghee or oil for extra flavor

🍲 How to Make Rajma

  1. Pressure Cook Rajma:

    • Rinse soaked rajma, add to a pressure cooker with 2.5–3 cups water and a little salt.

    • Cook for about 5–6 whistles or until the beans are soft and mashable.

  2. Make the Masala Base:

    • Heat oil/ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

    • Add onions, sauté till golden brown.

    • Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

    • Add tomato puree, cook till oil starts separating.

    • Mix in turmeric, chili, coriander powder, and a bit of salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

  3. Combine & Simmer:

    • Add the cooked rajma along with its water into the masala.

    • Simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes for flavors to meld. Mash a few beans to thicken gravy.

    • Sprinkle garam masala and stir well.

  4. Finish:

    • Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

🍚 How to Make Chawal (Rice)

  1. Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear.

  2. Boil water in a pot, add salt and rice.

  3. Cook covered on low heat till water is absorbed and rice is fluffy (about 10–12 minutes). Or use a rice cooker/pressure cooker if preferred.

🥗 Serve Hot

Serve the rajma with steaming hot rice, a side of sliced onions, and maybe some pickle or curd. Comfort food at its best!

Want to try a twist like restaurant-style or Punjabi dhaba-style? 

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