Rajma Masala

          Rajma is one of the most popular North Indian Curry,made of Red Kidney Beans.These are excellent source of protein.These beans were brought to Indian subcontinent from Central Mexico & Guatemala. This dish is served as a main item in most of the important occasions.

INGREDIENTS
Red Kidney Beans - 2 cups
Oil - 2 tbsp
Onion - 2
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Corriander Powder - 1 TbspCumin(Jeera) Powder - 1/2 Tbsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Madras Curry Powder - 1/2 tsp
      [If you dont have Cumin pwdr, garam masala & Madras Cry pwdr you can use 1 Tbsp MDH Kitchen King Masala; but the taste will vary a little)
Tomato Ketchup - 1/4 cup
Chilli Garlic Sauce - 1Tbsp
Yoghurt / Sour cream - 2 Tbsp
Cardamom Powder - 1/4 tsp
Nutmeg Powder - 1/4 tsp
Corriander leaves - A small bunch, chopped

    METHOD
           Soak the beans overnight ( or at least for 3-4 hours). Cook in a pressure cooker until soft, not mashy.(You can also use canned beans, after filtering the liquid & rinsing) Set aside.
           Slice the onions, add one cup water and microwave for about 4-5 minutes.When it cools drain the water (you can reserve it for cooking) and make it into a smooth paste.
           In a heavy bottomed pan heat oil.When its hot add the onion paste & stir for 5-10 minutes.Then add ginger garlic paste & saute till the aroma comes. (if the mixture becomes dry add little bit of water). Now add all the dry spices and mix well. Stir in the cooked beans.Pour in tomato ketchup, chilli garlic sauce & salt.Turn the heat to low and stir in yoghurt.Switch of the heat & stir in cardamom powder & nutmeg powder.Garnish with corriander leaves. Serve with rice or roti.