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Coconut Rajma Curry (vegan)

One of the tastiest indian curries, Rajma is a delicious healthy red beans curry. Add to it some coconut and you get an amazingly tasty curry
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans red kidney beans (400g each)
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp asafoetida
  • 1.5 tbsp dried mango powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (or less, if you want it less spicy)
  • 2 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 big red onions
  • 5-6 garlic cloves (or more for taste)
  • 2.5 cm ginger root
  • 2 cans tomatopuree (70g each - or one big one)
  • 300 ml water
  • 250 ml coconut milk

Instructions
 

Preparing the ingredients

  • Finely chop the onions into small pieces
  • Peel the fresh ginger root (with a spoon if possible, otherwise use a knife) and then use a grater to mince it
  • Peel and press the garlic or cut it into small pieces
  • Rinse the beans thoroughly and place them in a bowl with enough water to cover them (the more, the better)
    This step is useful for the degassing of the beans.
  • Take all the spices and keep them on a plate, neatly arranged

Cooking

  • Heat up a pan (dry). When the pan is hot enough, add the cumin seeds and dry roast them for 1-2 minutes. Afterwards, add the oil and the asafoetida and fry it for another minute.
  • Add the onions and saute them until they're light brown (or translucent) for about 5 minutes. Then, add the garlic and the ginger root and saute for another 1-2 minutes
  • Add the tomato puree, salt, coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala, dried mango powder and water. Stir them well. Put a lid on the pan and let it cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed kidney beans and then cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and cook for another 5-7 minutes (without the lid)
  • Garnish the curry with a bit of coriander and serve it with rice*/chapati or naan bread. Enjoy the flavors

Notes

* This recipe goes really well with Jeera Rice
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Rajma Curry (vegan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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