• Paneer Rajma Masala
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INGREDIENTS


Paneer Rajma Masala

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Kidney beans - 250 grams

Water - 1150 milliliters, divided

Salt - 1 teaspoon
Oil - 2 tablespoons

Paneer - 350 grams

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Cumin - 1 teaspoon

Cinnamon stick - 1 inch

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon

Onions - 200 grams

Green chilli - 2 teaspoons

Tomato - 300 grams

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

Garam masala - 1 teaspoon

Boiled kidney beans - 250 grams

Coriander - for garnishing

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl, add 250 grams kidney beans, 500 milliliters water and soak for overnight.

2. Take a pressure cooker, add the soaked kidney beans, 650 milliliters water, 1 teaspoon salt and cover it with lid.

3. Cook till you hear 5 whistles.

4. Remove it from heat.

5. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 350 grams paneer cubes and cook until it turns golden brown in color from all sides.

6. Remove it from heat and drain it on an absorbent paper.

7. Keep aside.

8. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.

9. Then, add 200 grams onions and fry till translucent.

10. Now, add 2 teaspoons green chili, 300 grams tomato and saute until it turns soft and pulpy.

11. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.

12. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili and mix it well.

13. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and mix it again.

14. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.

15. Then, add 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.

16. Transfer this mixture into a blender and blend it into a smooth puree.

17. Transfer this puree into a another heavy skillet and give it a nice stir.

18. Now, add 250 grams boiled kidney beans and mix it well.

19. Bring it to a boil.

20. Add the fried paneer cubes in it and mix it well.

21. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.

22. Remove it form heat.

23. Garnish with coriander.

24. Serve hot with roti or naan.