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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (195g)

Recipe makes 10 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1/2 inch ginger

1/4 inch turmeric

10 black peppercorns

mango powder

Calories 99
Calories from Fat 28 (28%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 3.2g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 280mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 14.9g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 4.2g 8%

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Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma in Masala)

Recipe #47936 | 1¾ hours | 20 min prep | add private note

By: Anu
Dec 8, 2002

This is one of the signature dishes of North India, and is spicy, aromatic, flavourful, and simply out of this world! For the authentic feel, try to stick to the original recipe ingredients as much as possible, but you may also use suitable substitutes as mentioned. This is from "Vegetable Delights" by Malini Bisen. Note: Prep. time does not include pre-soaking time for the beans.

SERVES 10 , 5 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash the kidney beans well and soak in water overnight.
  2. 2
    Next morning, steam them until tender; or cook in a large pot of water for about an hour or until tender.
  3. 3
    Remove 1/2 cup of cooked beans, crush coarsely and keep aside.
  4. 4
    Grind 1 onion, ginger, coriander seeds, chili peppers, cumin, turmeric, peppercorns, and cinnamon to a very fine paste.
  5. 5
    Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Add the chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
  7. 7
    Add the ground paste and saute, sprinkling water occasionally, until the ghee starts separating from the paste.
  8. 8
    Add the cooked beans (not the crushed beans), stir for a while and add salt and dried mango powder.
  9. 9
    Pour 3 cups of water and add the crushed beans.
  10. 10
    Mix well and bring to a boil, twice.
  11. 11
    Serve hot over steamed rice, chappatis, or whole-wheat tortillas.

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From: ellison52

On Oct 17, 2008

Although I didn't have mango powder, green chili pepper or cumin and coriander seeds, I did used cumin and coriander powder. And since I don't love hot peppers as he did, I only used three. It turned out TERRIFIC! Husband Jeff loved it and wants it added to my list of "serve often' meals at home.

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  • From: Chef #774974

    On Sep 21, 2008

    Fantastic! Love how all the flavors come together. I added a couple of tomatoes since we love some tang in our food. Other than that, I didn't change a thing.

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  • From: Charishma Ramchandani

    On Dec 23, 2002

    I can go NEWS(North, East, West, South) and beat a drum, and scream out loud, saying this is YUM YUM YUM! Seriously! I mean every word here. I made this for lunch yesterday since it was my BF's birthday(he's not here, but, my folks caught me to cook a recipe by you coz we love your recipes), and, I ended up serving this and having this for lunch and for dinner. Mom, dad and me loved it, and it's a fantastic recipe. I served this with bread(for myself), rotis(for mom and dad)and I had some with rice too topped with a dollop of chilled yogurt!! Absolutely rajma heaven and you know, I LOVE RAJMA, and so does my BF! So, you can be sure I'll be cooking this alot after I get married Had you to eat the rajma our cook makes, GOD BLESS YOU! You would love it allright, if you love oily food(your recipes tell me you dont and I'm so glad you post at Zaar) but, your fingers would be dripping with oil. Thank GOD you posted this, Anu, you know, I love you from the bottom of my soul for this. This will be a regular on our table if and when I'm cooking. Oh, and our cook has suddenly decided I'm not such a dummy at cooking as he thought I was. YAY! THANK U, Anu! It's all because of U!

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  • From: Mrs B

    On Sep 18, 2005

    I had to leave out some of the chillies (Ihave to consider my fellow diners sometimes!) but still very tasty. otherwise. I kept to the stated ingredients and really liked the contrasting textures of the whole and mashed beans. Comfort food!

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