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Rajma Madra Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Rajma Madra Recipe | Himachali Madra

Madra Rajma is a unique preparation from the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, made with kidney beans cooked in a yogurt base.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 12g

Equipment

Pressure Cooker
Pressure Cooker

Ingredients For Rajma Madra Recipe | Himachali Madra
 

  • 1 Cup Rajma (Red Kidney Beans)
  • 1 Cups Plain Curd (Yogurt)
  • 1 Teaspoon Rice Flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Ginger Powder (Saunth)
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Fennel Powder (Saunf Powder)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
  • 2 Whole Dried Red Chillies
  • 1 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta)
  • 3 Laung (Cloves)
  • 3 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi)
  • 2 Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
  • 1 Inch Dalchini (Cinnamon Stick)
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

Step By Step Instructions for Rajma Madra Recipe | Himachali Madra
 

  1. Soak the rajma overnight or for 6-8 hours. Then add the rajma to a pressure cooker with just enough water to cover the rajma along with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook them on high heat till you get 1 whistle, then cook on low heat for 30 mins.
    1 Cup Rajma (Red Kidney Beans)
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  2. Beat curd along with some 2 tablespoons water in a bowl.
    1 Cups Plain Curd (Yogurt)
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  3. Add rice flour, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, dried ginger powder, fennel powder and crushed black pepper to the curd.
    1 Teaspoon Rice Flour, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder), 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Ginger Powder (Saunth), 3/4 Teaspoon Fennel Powder (Saunf Powder), 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
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  4. Mix all the spices well with the curd.
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  5. Heat desi ghee in a pan. Add dried red chillies, bay leaf, cloves, green cardamom, black cardamom, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds. Fry them on medium heat for a few seconds till the cumin seeds start to crackle.
    2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee, 2 Whole Dried Red Chillies, 1 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta), 3 Laung (Cloves), 3 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi), 2 Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi), 1 Inch Dalchini (Cinnamon Stick), 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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  6. Then turn the heat to low and add the prepared curd mixture.
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  7. Stir continuously and cook on medium heat till you get a boil and the ghee starts to float on the top. Then add salt and mix well.
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  8. Add the boiled rajma to the prepared gravy.
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  9. Also add some crushed dry fenugreek leaves.
    1/4 Teaspoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
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  10. Mix well. You can add some water to adjust the consistency.
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  11. Rajma Madra is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
    Rajma Madra Recipe Step By Step Instructions