Rajma Masala

Prep time: 20-30 minutes

Cooking time: 20-30 minutes

Serving- 4

Ingredients:
1. Red kidney beans (rajma),soaked overnight-  1 1/2 cups
2. Salt  to taste
3. Oil- 3 tablespoons
4. Bay leaves- 2
5. Onions,finely chopped- 2 medium
6. Ginger,chopped- 1 inch piece
7. Garlic,chopped 5 cloves
8. Tomatoes,pureed- 3 medium
9. Coriander powder- 1 tablespoon
10 .Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
11. Red chilli powder- 2 teaspoons
12. Turmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoon
13. Garam masala powder- 1 teaspoon

Method 

• Pressure cook rajma with five cups of water and salt till totally cooked and soft. 
• Heat oil in a deep pan. Add bay leaves and onion (you can grate the onion if you wish). Add ginger and garlic and continue to sauté till the mixture turns golden.
• Add tomato puree, mix and continue to cook. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and cook till the oil leaves the masala. 
• Add rajma along with the cooking liquour and mix. 
• Adjust salt and add garam masala powder. 
• Lower the heat and simmer for about fifteen to twenty minutes on low heat.
•  Serve hot with steamed rice or chappathi.