Friday, June 14, 2013

Shahi Methi Rajma / Red Kidney Beans Stir fry With Nuts , Fenugreek & Yougurt Sauce



Shahi methi rajma tastes best with fresh methi or fenugreek leaves but can also be prepared with kasoori or dried methi( I used kasoori methi in this recipe).The cooked beans blend perfectly with the methi flavor and makes for a lovely side dish with chapatis or rice.



Source :- Tarla Dalal

Ingredients:-

Rajma / Red kidney beans:- 1 Cup
Fenugreek / Methi Leaves:- 1 Cup (If you don't find fresh methi you can use Kasuri Methi / Dried Fenugreek)
Curd/ Yogurt/ Dahi:- 1 Cup
Medium Size Onion:- 1
Garlic / Lehsun:- 3 Cloves (Minced)
Cashew nuts / Kaju:- 1/4 Cup (Roughly Chopped)
Raisins/ Kishmish :- 1/4 Cup
Cumin seeds / Jeera:- 1 Tbsp
Bayleaves / Tejpatta:- 2
Turmeric powder / Haldi:- 1 Tsp
Asafoetida / Hing :- 1 Tsp
Chilli powder/ Lal Mirch :- 1 Tsp (Add more if you want it spicy)
Garam masala :- 1 Tbsp
Oil:- 1 Tbsp
Salt to taste

Procedure:-

1)Soak kidney beans overnight.

2)Wash methi properly then chop finely.

3)Pressure cook kidney beans/ rajma and methi (whichever you are using dried or fresh) together.

4)In a pan pour oil and when it is hot add cumin seeds, bay leaves, haldi/turmeric, hing/asfoetida, chilli powder, garlic ( chopped finely), chopped onion.

5)Saute till onion is golden brown.

6)Add cooked mix of kidney beans and methi.

7)Add garam masala, cashenuts, raisins and salt according to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

8)Add one cup of beaten dahi. Mix everything well. Switch off the gas and cover the pan, let it sit for 4-5 minutes before serving.

Serve with rice/ chapati.

Enjoy:)

9 comments:

  1. Love the way u bring lentils these days .Simple and homely food.

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  2. Such a healthy and tempting side dish.. looks too good !!

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  3. lip smacking and delicious shahi rajma curry.

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  4. interesting dish..I haven't tried this before...looks great..

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  5. Yummy rajma,Preety! I love it! :)
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  6. Yummy Rajma Preety. I love it.

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  7. Such a rich rajma curry...love it!!!

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  8. Love the little bit of sweet from the raisins and the spices together. Lovely.

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  9. loved it...looks yummy with spice and sweet

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