Red Beans Curry (Rajma)

I am sharing a very popular Indian recipe called RAJMA (RED BEANS CURRY).It is an immensely satisfying recipe and can be served at all occasions.Some people like to use a lot of spices to cook Rajma as they go well with it's creamy texture.I prefer to use only a few standard spices.So,here is my simple homemade and healthy vegetarian recipe-----RAJMA.

INGREDIENTS:

*200 g Red Kidney beans(rajma).
*2 tomatoes(chopped).
*2 large onions(chopped).
*2 green chillies(Chopped).
*2 dried Red Chilli peppers.
*3-4 cloves garlic(chopped).
*1 tbsp ginger(chopped).
*1 tbsp coriander powder.
*1/2 tbsp turmeric powder.
*1/2 tbsp garam masala.
*1 tbsp Cumin powder.
*1 tbsp Chilli powder.
*1 tbsp sugar.
*Pinch of Asafoetida(hing).
*3 tbsp cooking oil.
*Salt to taste.
*Lime wedges for garnishing.

METHOD:

1.Wash and soak the red kidney beans(rajma) overnight.

2.Pressure cook the rajma and keep aside.

3.Place tomatoes,ginger,garlic,green chillies in a blender and make a paste.

4.Heat oil in a wok.Add the dried red chilli peppers followed by chopped onions,salt,sugar and turmeric.Stir-fry until the onions turn golden brown.Now add the paste,coriander powder,cumin powder,chilli powder.Stir-fry until they they become aromatic.

5.Add rajma and water.Mix well and simmer for about 10 minutes.

6.Add garam masala and asafoetida.Cook for another 10 minutes until a thick gravy is formed.

7.Garnish with sliced onions and lime wedges or coriander leaves and serve hot.