🌿 Vegetarian Jammu and Kashmir Lunch

Kashmir Rajma Kashmiri Small Red Kidney Bean Slow Cooked

Small Kashmiri rajma beans slow-cooked with fennel and Kashmiri spices — the GI-tagged bean preparation of the Kashmir Valley with a distinct aromatic character.

Prep480 min
🍳Cook60 min
🕐Total540 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelMedium
Kashmir Rajma Kashmiri Small Red Kidney Bean Slow Cooked
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Tamil
Hindi
Kashmiri

Method

  1. 1

    Soak Kashmiri rajma overnight. Drain. Pressure cook with 3 cups fresh water for 5 to 6 whistles until completely soft. Save cooking liquid.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil to smoking. Reduce to medium.

  3. 3

    Add cumin — sizzle. Add finely chopped onion. Cook 10 minutes until very golden.

  4. 4

    Add grated ginger. Cook 1 minute. Add finely chopped tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Cook 8 minutes until oil separates.

  6. 6

    Add turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder and fennel powder. Cook 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add boiled rajma with 1.5 cups cooking liquid.

  8. 8

    Stir. Mash 4 to 5 beans against the pot to thicken.

  9. 9

    Simmer 15 minutes on medium until gravy thickens.

  10. 10

    Add garam masala and salt. Garnish with coriander. Serve with steamed rice.

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