Rajma Pulao [Red Beans and Rice] is a wholesome, quick, easy, one-pot meal packed with healthy complex carbohydrates, protein and multivitamins and minerals. Rice and beans when combined together forms a complete protein and when paired with the right Indian spices, makes for a very delicious lip smacking meal! 😋
Rajma Pulao [Red Beans and Rice] is a traditional dish from India where generally basmati rice is cooked with red beans along with potatoes, onions and other aromatics. Do not be afraid of the long list of ingredients. Most of the spices are optional. You can still make the dish without them or with alternatives and it will still turn out great. 😊
Yield: 2 servings
Time: 15 min
Calories: 252.31kcal (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 252.31kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.97g | Protein: 7.08g | Fat: 7.51g | Sugar: 3.61g | Sodium: 0.41g | Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K | Minerals: Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Manganese
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp Mustard Oil
1 BayLeaf
1/8 inch Cinnamon Stick
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
3-4 Black Pepper
1-2 Cloves
1 tsp Asafetida
1 tsp Ginger, grated
1 tsp Garlic, grated
1 Onion, chopped
1 Potato, chopped
1 Green Chilli
1/2 cup Red Beans, boiled
1/4 cup Basmati Rice, soaked and drained
1 cup Water
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Rajma Masala
Coriander leaves, to garnish
Lemon juice, to squeeze on top
Yogurt, to serve on side
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add BayLeaf, Cinnamon Stick, Black Pepper, Clove, Asafetida
- After 20 seconds add ginger, garlic, onion and sauté for 40 seconds
- Add all remaining ingredients and close the lid
- Let it cook until two whistles or 10 minutes on medium heat
- Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice (optional)
- Serve along with yogurt and enjoy hot! 😊
