Thursday, April 15, 2010

RAJMA SAAGWALA

A nutritious protein and fibre rich dish that's delicately flavoured. Amaranth (chawli leaves) can be substituted with other greens like spinach or fenugreek.

Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 20 mins.

Serves 4.
Ingredients
½ cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked, cooked and drained
3 cups amaranth leaves (chawli), chopped
½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
2 to 3 green chillies, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
½ cup onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
¼ teaspoon sugar (optional)
¼ cup cream
1½ teaspoons oil
salt to taste
Method
1.Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the green chillies, ginger, garlic and onions and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the amaranth leaves, rajma, turmeric powder and salt and bring to a boil.
3.Add the cream and sugar and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes.
4.Serve hot with parathas.

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