Indian Rajma Masala curry

Ingredients

Kidney Beans 1 cup (soaked 5 to 6 hours )

Oil 4 tablespoons

Onions finely chopped 2 medium

Ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoons

Turmeric powder 1/2 tea spoon

Coriander powder 2 teaspoons

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Tomato puree 1/2 cup

Garam masala powder 1 1/2 teaspoons (optional)

Method

Drain kidney beans and wash in fresh water.

Bland onion, ginger and garlic.

Heat oil in pressure cooker.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, Turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix well.
Add tomato puree and mix again. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Add kidney beans and mix well. Add 1 cup cooking liquor and salt and stir to mix.
Mash the beans a bit and stir again. Add garam masala powder and mix and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.