RedKidneyBeans

DESCRIPTION: Dal makhani or dal makhni is a popular dish from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The primary ingredients are whole black lentil, red kidney beans, butter and cream. The dish gets its richness from the use of cream, however, it can also be prepared with yogurt, milk or no dairy. Dal makhani is a staple in the Indian subcontinent. The traditional preparation of dal makhani involves a series of time-consuming procedures, which can take up to 24 hours to complete. With the availability of modern cooking equipment, namely electric pressure cookers, the preparation time of the dish has reduced significantly to 2–3 hours. PREPARATION: Preperation time: 4 hrs Cooking time: 3 hrs INGREDIENTS: -½ cup whole black lentil / sabut urad dal -¼ cup rajma / red kidney beans -2.5 cups water for pressure cooking -1 small black cardamom/ badi elaichi -1 small bay leaf/ tej patta -¼ to ½ tsp turmeric powder/ haldi -Salt as needed -2 tbsp oil or butter -¼…

Rajma or Razma is a popular South Asian vegetarian dish consisting of red kidney beans in a thick gravy with many Indian whole spices and usually served with rice. Although the kidney bean is not of South Asian origin, it is a part of regular diet in Northern India and Nepal. The dish developed after the red kidney bean was brought to South Asia from Mexico. Being a popular dish, it is prepared on important occasions. Rajma chawal, i.e. Rajma served with boiled rice, is a popular dish throughout northern India and Nepal. The combination of Rajma and rice generally lists as a top favorite of North Indians and Nepalis. Rajma is prepared with onion, garlic and many spices in India, and it is one of the staple foods in Nepal. This dish is popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. PREPERATION Preperation time: 6 hrs Cooking time: 40 mins INGREDIENTS: -1.5 tbsp ghee or oil -½ tsp cumin -1 tsp ginger garlic paste -1 large onions chopped -2 medium tomato chopped -½ cup…