Rajma Chawal

Rajma
Dried kidney beans: 200 gms, Water: 1 litre, Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp, Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp, Ghee: tbsp Ajwain: 1/2 tbsp, Coriander seeds: 2 tbsp, Cumin seeds: 01 tbsp, Fennel seeds: 1/2 tsp, Chopped ginger: 2 tbsp Garam masala: 1 tsp, Tomatoes (chopped): 2 tbsp, Fresh coriander (chopped): 5 gms and Salt: to taste.

Method For rajma
Soak dried rajma in water for at least eight hours. Boil till beans are soft and tender but not broken. Drain and keep aside. Save the water it is cooked in. Grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and ajwain seeds to a powder. Heat ghee in a pan and sauté ginger. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chopped tomatoes and ground powder and mix well. Now add the rajma and the water it was boiled in. Now add the salt and garam masala. Garnish with fresh coriander.