Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) Pulao/Fried Rice

Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) is a popular vegetarian dish, originating from the Indian-subcontinent. Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) has high quantities of Calcium, Fiber, Folic acid, Carbohydrates and Proteins. Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) has many benefits such as it helps in weight loss, lowers cholesterol, improves memory, it reduces the risk of developing diabetes, rich in proteins, boost energy and due to the presence of calcium and magnesium it helps to strengthen bones.

However, Pulao is loved by all. There are varieties of Pulao such as Chicken Pulao, Meat Pulao, Vegetable Pulao, Paneer Pulao etc., Rajma (Red Kindy Beans) Pulao/Fried Rice is a very special Pulao. The main ingredients are Rajma, Rice, Yogurt and Spices. In this recipe I'm going to show you how to make Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) Pulao/Fried Rice with very simple and easy steps.... Just follow these steps....

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Serves: 3-4
Course: Lunch and Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

250 gm Rajma (Red Kidney Beans)
750 gm brown rice
750 ml water
salt as per taste
100 ml yogurt
1 tbsp red chili powder
2 onions (medium size), thinly slice
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbsp cumin seeds
3 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
3 green cardamoms
3 cloves
6-8 black peppercorns
2 brown cardamoms
1/4 mace powder
100 ml oil
1 tbsp ghee
4 tbsp Shan Biryani Masala
2 tbsp garlic paste
2 tbsp ginger paste
3 green chilies (remove the stems)
1 tsp baking soda double action

Methods of cooking:

1) Wash and soak Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) in water. Add salt and baking powder, and soak it for overnight or at least 6-8 hr.

2) Wash and soak brown rice for 2 hrs.

3) Take a pressure cooker and add soaked Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) along with the water, cover the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for about 15 minutes on low flame or until it is 60% cooked or tendered. Drain the excess water and set aside.

4) Take an another pressure cooker, heat oil, add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, green cardamoms, brown cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns and cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds. Then add onion and saute for 10 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste, salt, yogurt, red chili powder, mace powder, Shan Biryani Masala and cook for 10-15 minutes, then add cooked Rajma (Red Kidney Beans), cook for another 5 minutes.

5) Now add water, rice, salt, green chilies and tomatoes. Bring it to boil and cover the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on low flame 8-10 minutes.

6) Open the lid of the pressure cooker, if there is excess water, then evaporates them on high flame. Add ghee at the top and let it simmer on very low flame for 5-10 minutes.

7) Yours Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) Pulao/Fried Rice is ready to be served. Serve hot with your favorite Raita.

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