Today i am posting a very healthy and delicious dish which is rich in Iron, Protein and Carbohydrates, you can say its a wholesome meal. Rajma Chawal is the specialty of Sialkot (a very famous city of Province Punjab), this dish is taught by a Family friend living in Sialkot. You will like this simple recipe..Try is must..:)
INGREDIENTS FOR MASALA RAJMA/RED BEANS:
Red beans (soak them overnight) | 1 cup |
Oil | 3tbsp |
Onion | 1 medium chopped |
Tomatoes | 1 medium chopped |
Ginger/garlic powder | 1 tsp |
Salt | to taste |
Red chilli powder | 1 tsp |
Turmeric /haldi powder | 1/2 tsp |
Coriander powder | 1/2 tsp |
Garam masala/ all spice powder | 1/2 tsp |
Green coriander/chillies | as needed |
Lemon juice | 1 tsp |
METHOD:
- In a pan add oil and onion , fry till light brown then add ginger garlic paste and saute for few seconds.
- Now add tomatoes and few drops of water, mix well and add red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
- Fry all spices till oil separates.Add red beans with 3 cups water and cover with lid.
- Let it cook till tender and thick.
- Sprinkle all spice powder ,green coriander, green chillies and lemon juice.
- Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve with Zeera Rice.
INGREDIENTS FOR ZEERA/CUMIN RICE:
Rice | 1 cup |
Onion | 1 small ,sliced |
Cumin seeds/zeera | 1tsp |
Green chilli | 2 |
Mint leaves | 6-7 |
Salt | to taste |
Oil | 2 tbsp |
Water | 2 cups |
METHOD:
- In a pot add oil and sliced onion saute till soft then add cumin seeds and green chillies, fry for few seconds and then add mint leaves and water.
- Add washed rice and salt in it.Let it cook till water absorb now simmer for five minutes and serve hot.