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March 12, 2018
LUNCH BOX RECIPES

RAJMA PULAO

Rajma pulav is an easy one pot dish perfect for lunch boxes.Rice and kidney beans make a complete protein dish for vegetarians,so it is a perfect one-dish meal.Let us see how to make this interesting rajma pulav recipe.

Wash and soak rajma overnight  or 7- 8 hours.

In a pan, heat oil and ghee,fry bay leaf,cinnamon, cardamom , cloves.

Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.

Then add chopped onions and green chillies , fry till raw smell  of onion goes.

Now, add chopped tomatoes,Turmeric powder, garam masala ,salt and fry till the oil oozes out from the masala.

Add soaked rajma and rice , fry for a minute.

Add water and close the lid,pressure  cook it for 3 whistles.

Garnish with finely chopped Coriander leaves.

Serve hot or pack for lunch box with raita.

 

 

 

RAJMA PULAO

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Yields: 2

Ingredients

  • Rajma (kidney beans) - 1/2 cup
  • Rice - 1 cup
  • Onions - 1 cup (chopped)
  • Tomatoes - 1 cup ( chopped)
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Oil - 2 tsp
  • Ghee - 1tsp
  • Green chillies - 2 no's
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt as required

Method

  1. Wash and soak rajma overnight or 7- 8 hours.
  2. In a pan, heat oil and ghee,fry bay leaf,cinnamon, cardamom , cloves.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
  4. Then add chopped onions and green chillies , fry till raw smell of onion goes.
  5. Now, add chopped tomatoes,Turmeric powder, garam masala ,salt and fry till the oil oozes out from the masala.
  6. Add soaked rajma and rice , fry for a minute.
  7. Add water and close the lid,pressure cook it for 3 whistles.
  8. Garnish with finely chopped Coriander leaves.
  9. Serve hot or pack for lunch box with raita.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Rajma or kidney beans have an extra ordinary and amazing health benefits.They have a high quantities of folic acid,calcium,carbohydrates,fiber and proteins amongst other essential nutrients all of which are important in proper functioning of the body.It has high content of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibers that lowers cholesterol level in the blood. They are rich in protein,so that it can serve a great substitute for meat ,in vegetarians.It is a healthy option for diabetics because of its low glycemic index,which helps to balance blood sugar levels.It also reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Rich in vitamin B1,which contributes greatly to healthy cognitive functions.

1 Reply to "RAJMA PULAO"

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    R.Kamalambal April 29, 2018 (6:05 am)
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    Your preparation of Rajma Pulav is simple and easy to make. Thanks for the tips. The nutrition value is also highly beneficial. We will definitely make it for our children Sairam.

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