Best Curried Red Kidney Beans And Cauliflower Rajma Masala Recipes

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CURRIED RED KIDNEY BEANS AND CAULIFLOWER (RAJMA MASALA)



Curried Red Kidney Beans and Cauliflower (Rajma Masala) image

Red kidney beans are very nutritious. They are, however, harder to digest than other beans, which is why they're traditionally cooked with seasonings that help break them down, such as ginger. Use spices that are as fresh as possible--their health benefits, let alone their flavors, will be more potent that way. Garam masala is a mixture of warming spices; find it at Indian grocery stores or gourmet groceries. From Sunset. Cooking time does not include the time needed to cook your rice or cook dried beans, if using.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Curries

Time 42m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cinnamon stick (2-in.)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon fennel
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 green cardamom pods, cracked open
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can plum tomatoes, whole peeled without juice
1 serrano chili, stemmed, seeded, and minced
about 1 tsp. salt
6 cups red kidney beans, about four 14-oz . cans, rinsed and drained (may use dried beans that have been cooked)
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into 1/2- to 1-in . florets
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem, coarsely chopped, loosely packed
6 -8 cups brown rice, hot cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed 4- to 5-qt. pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and fry, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  • Stir in cinnamon, bay leaf, garlic, ginger, fennel, cumin, and cardamom and fry, stirring, 2 minutes. Add cayenne, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala and fry, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Shred tomatoes into pot with your fingers. Stir in serrano chile, salt, kidney beans, cauliflower, and 1 1/2 cups water. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and liquid has thickened into a velvety-looking sauce (add more water if necessary).
  • Season beans with salt if needed. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.
  • Serve hot over brown rice, with plain yogurt on the side if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010.4, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 37.5, Carbohydrate 191.9, Fiber 22.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 32.1

RAJMA (INDIAN RED KIDNEY BEAN CURRY)



Rajma (Indian Red Kidney Bean Curry) image

This is a quick and easy curry made from red kidney beans. Served with either naan (flatbread) or rice. Rajma masala is sold at most food stores in the international section.

Provided by redz1985

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) cans red kidney beans, undrained
2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 chopped onion
1 tablespoon rajma, masala if desired (or more) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
sliced onion (to garnish)
1 tablespoon chopped coriander (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat oil. When hot, add cumin.
  • Once the cumin begins to brown, add the garlic and ginger. Let it cook for 1 min, stir constantly.
  • Add onions and stir until onion turns clear and add the tomato sauce.
  • Keep stirring the sauce until it's slightly thickens and begins to separate a bit from the oil.
  • Add the Rajma masala, salt and chili powder and stirl for 2-3 minutes.
  • Last, throw in the two cans of kidney beans, undrained. Let it cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • You adjust the spices accordingly, while tasting along.
  • Serve with some sliced onions, a lemon wedge and garnish with some chopped coriander. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1637, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 22.9

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