Kidney Bean (Rajma) Soup

Kidney bean is a hot favourite among North Indians. It is a rich source of proteins, iron and vitamins. Kidney bean is also a good source of anti-oxidants & dietary fibres. It is considered a good food to keep blood sugar levels in control. Rajma is a prime source of vegan proteins and is often recommended for vegetarian body builders.

Abundance of fibres makes it a great diet for people watching their weight and diabetics. It controls cholesterol, strengthens the bones and muscles. Let us see how you can prepare a delicious kidney bean soup quickly and with minimum effort.

Ingredients

• 1 cup kidney beans (soaked for 8-10 hours)
• 1 tea spoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 finely chopped tomato
• 1 tea spoon aamchur powder
• ½ tea spoon cumin powder
• ½ tea spoon red chilli powder
• 1 table spoon clarified butter (ghee)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Take the soaked kidney beans and cook in a pressure cooker till 5-6 whistles.
2. Put ghee in a frying pan and fry until golden brown, add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and cook in medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
3. When tomatoes are cooked, add red chilli powder cumin powder, aamchur powder and salt to taste.
4. Add 2 cup water to the pan and make a puree.
5. Add remaining spices and cook in medium heat for 10 minutes.
6. Garnish with tomatoes and coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot