RAJMA (KIDNEY BEANS) WITH GREEN PEPPERS

Rajma (Kidney Beans) With Green Peppers image

Provided by windhorse23

Categories Curries

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

15 ounces red kidney beans
2 medium green peppers (chopped small)
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves (grated)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 red chili pepper
1 green cardamoms
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt

Steps:

Rinse and drain the beans. Heat oil and saute cumin seeds, red chilli and green cardamom briefly.
Next, put in the ginger, garlic and saute for a couple of minutes. Add the onions and fry till they turn translucent. Add tomatoes, green peppers and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, covered, on medium heat. Then add the kidney beans.
Mix the powdered spices together in a bowl and add. Stir fry till it all mixes together. Add about 1/4 cup water and close the lid. Let it cook for about 5-6 minutes on medium.
Add salt and let it cook for another 4-5 minutes till it has turned to a thick curry. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 19.4, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 19.9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 21.3