Red Kidney Beans with Steamed Basmati Rice (Kashmiri Rajma Chawal)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special
Kashmiri/Punjabi Cuisine
Red Kidney Beans with Steamed Basmati Rice (Kashmiri Rajma Chawal)
Serves 2

Ingredients:
Red Kidney Beans (Jammu ke Rajma)- 

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil-
Cumin Seeds-
Tomatoes-
Onions-
Green Chillies- Paste/Slit
Fresh Ginger & Garlic Paste-
Fresh Coriander Leaves-
Ghee-

Tips:

Jammu or Kashmiri Rajma is smaller, deep Red in colour which cooks in 15 Minutes as compared to the other Rajma Beans

 Roopak Stores Rajma Masala is available in Roopak Stores (Karol Bagh, Delhi), Le Marche (all outlets in Delhi & Gurgaon) & other Supermarket outlets across India


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Simple Green Peas & Spinach Preparation (Matar Palak)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Kashmiri Cuisine

Simple Green Peas & Spinach Preparation (Matar Palak)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Spinach (Palak)- 3 Cups, Finely Chopped

Green Peas- 1 Cup, Boiled

Cloves (Laung/Lavang)- 2

Cinnamon (Dalchini)- 1/2 Inch Stick

Asafoetida (Hing)- a Pinch

Red Chilli Powder- 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)- a Big Pinch

Dried Ginger (Sonth) Powder- a Big Pinch

Milk- 1/4 Cup

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tsp.

Salt- To Taste

Method:

In a Non Stick Skillet (Kadhai), Heat Oil, Add Cloves, Cinnamon & Asafoetida

Add Spinach, Peas along with ½ cup of water and bring it to a boil

Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes till almost all the water evaporates

Add the Dry Powdered Spices (Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Dried Ginger Powder), Milk and Salt & Mix well

Bring the Gravy to a Boil
Serve immediately with Roti/Rice


Tips:

 

This Simple (as it takes less than 10 Minutes to put together if all the Ingredients are ready) Subtly flavored Aromatic Vegetable combo is flavored with an unusual combination of Spices!!

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Vegetarian Rogan Josh

Vegetarian Rogan Josh

Assorted Vegetables & Caramelized Onions Slow Cooked in Kashmiri Spices 

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