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Rajma - Kidney Bean Curry

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35 min

Main

One-bowl / one-pot

Rajma is a North Indian curry-like dish. It is made with kidney beans, tomatoes and a nice variety of spices, which make this dish very flavourful. It is easy to prepare and is best to serve with some basmati rice or naan bread.

Servings

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Free from

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soy

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peanut

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tree nut

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sesame

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gluten

What others say


Preethi - Feb. 15, 2025, 2:10 a.m.

Delicious ❤️ I was worried it wouldn't taste like what traditional rajma's taste like, but it really hit the mark 🥰

Notes:
- I added some spinach to get extra greens in!
- I added a bit of besan(chickpea flour) to thicken the dish -- the water and beans were pretty separated, and this really brought it together 🥰

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 16, 2025, 8:11 p.m.

So happy to hear it hit the mark, Preethi! Love the additions too. Spinach for extra greens and besan for thickening sound like perfect tweaks 🥰


Ivelina Stoianova - Jan. 19, 2025, 8:11 p.m.

It turned out delicious ☺️


Aileen - Jan. 5, 2025, 9:54 p.m.

Delicious dish! Very much enjoyed!


Charlotte Tressler - Dec. 16, 2024, 7:33 a.m.

This was easy and delicious! I added a 5 ounce box of baby greens at the very end; just stirred them in until they wilted. I did not have fresh tomatoes, so I substituted a 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes and decreased the amount of water.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 16, 2024, 1:34 p.m.

Mmm love the idea of adding spinach, Charlotte, thank you! 😊


Regina - Nov. 12, 2024, 1:58 p.m.

Loved these flavours!


Annamária - Oct. 3, 2024, 5:05 p.m.

So easy and delicious. Has a unique taste <3


Dana A - Sept. 8, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

I’m at a hard place in life where I’m cash poor but this dish really helped me enjoy a nice Saturday night dinner at home with some modifications.

I didn’t add all the spices and the veg boul. But the tomato’s and tomato paste really added depth and sauce to the dish. I also added a pepper that I got at the food bank and it helped me reach more veggies target in my day.

Thank you PUL for an awesome app and a lovely dish 🧡

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 8, 2024, 3:33 p.m.

Hey Dana, we're really touched that this dish could bring a bit of joy during the tough times. Your creative tweaks sound wonderful. Thank you for your kind words, and sending lots of love your way. Please keep an eye out in your email inbox for a message from our team offering a free month to the app 💛


Shreya Mishra - Aug. 16, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

My goshhh !!
You can’t be an Indian if you don’t like Rajma Chawal and it turned out to be the best, like how we make at home.
Thanks Pick up Limes team ♥️

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 16, 2024, 2:03 p.m.

So happy to hear that the recipe was enjoyed, Shreya 🥰


lala - May 29, 2024, 8:51 a.m.

Could I omit the vegetable bouillon cube if I don’t have it?

PUL small logo PUL Team - May 29, 2024, 3:17 p.m.

Hey Lala, the vegetable bouillon cube and water (1½ cups/360 mL for 3 servings) can be substituted for equal parts vegetable stock or broth, or you can simply omit it. We'd recommend giving the curry a taste test in this case, and adding some salt if you think it needs it 🙂


Nohémie - May 17, 2024, 10:08 p.m.

Taste so good and really easy to make!


Kiri Gould - Feb. 19, 2024, 5:59 a.m.

A lovely mild curry that adults and children both enjoyed. Super quick too!


Benson Njuguna - Jan. 21, 2024, 6:50 p.m.

Easy and delicious!


erica bulow - Jan. 4, 2024, 10:23 p.m.

Delicious easy, I usually add a cut up green pepper for more vegetables, when you add the tomato.


Nicole Mostofa - Dec. 20, 2023, 9:11 p.m.

This is so hearty and so easy to make.


Jack Turner - Nov. 15, 2023, 9:45 a.m.

Simple and delicious


Liesbet - Oct. 11, 2023, 11:18 a.m.

Didn’t have all the necessary spices but still turned out great! Very tasty


angela - Sept. 21, 2023, 12:49 a.m.

I accidentally burned the spices and tomato paste the first time I tried this, but I'm SO glad I tried it out again tonight! The spices create a complex taste that gets better the more bites I took. It was the perfect warm, cozy dinner to end a long day.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 21, 2023, 1:38 a.m.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with the recipe, Angela! Warm curry after a long day is one our of favourite comfort foods 💛


Evi - Sept. 20, 2023, 6:27 p.m.

Comforting and delicious!


Tina Simpson - Sept. 10, 2023, 12:04 a.m.

Love!!!


Martina - Aug. 30, 2023, 5:46 a.m.

Delicious recipe! I’d put a little bit less garam masala but otherwise everyone at home loved it!


sydney hisle - July 12, 2023, 8:11 p.m.

Something about this just didn’t do it for me. Could be user error 🤷🏻‍♀️


Shonice Pooniwala - July 4, 2023, 7:36 a.m.

Awesome!


Ana Cordeiro - June 3, 2023, 4:48 p.m.

Delicious!!!