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Red Kidney Beans Curry recipe

Red Kidney Beans (Lal Lobia) Curry

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Farhana

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red kidney beans (boiled)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed oil
  • 1 cup onion (puree or paste)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato (puree)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3-4 green chilies (whole)
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
  • fresh coriander (for garnishing)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large wok or skillet and sauté onion puree in it until translucent.
  • Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, and red chili powder. Sauté until aromatic.
  • Add tomato puree, cover, and cook on medium heat until the gravy thickens and tomatoes are fully cooked.
  • Add the boiled red kidney beans along with a bit of the water they were cooked in, plus 1 cup of fresh water. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Gently mash some of the beans with a ladle to help thicken the gravy.
  • Add whole green chilies and dried fenugreek leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with zeera rice or chapatis, along with salad, curd, and achaar. Enjoy! And remember “COOKING IS EASY!”

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Notes

  • Cook the kidney beans until soft and tender for the best texture.
  • For extra spice, add chopped green chilies.