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Instant Pot Rajma Recipe

Here is a very easy recipe for Rajma that you can make using the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups Rajma these are kidney beans.
  • 2 cups Onion chopped up small.
  • 1 can Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced small.
  • 3 whole Green Chilies
  • 1/2 inch Ginger grated fine.
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Tumeric
  • 1 dash Cilantro garnish.
  • 1 dash Salt to taste.

Instructions
 

  • First off, you need to wash and soak the kidney beans for about 12 hours. You can soak them overnight if you wish.
  • After the beans have soaked for 12 hours, grab the Instant Pot and put the inner pot inside.
  • Turn the Instant Pot on "Saute" mode and then add the oil once the pot itself is hot. Allow for the oil to get hot.
  • Once hot, add in the cumin seeds and get it crackling, and then add in your green chilies and onions. Saute this until the onions become translucent.
  • Add in your dry masala poweders next, which includes the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and the Coriander. You can put in the salt now too.
  • Put the tomatoes in there and mix it all together. Allow this to cook for about 6 minutes.
  • Add in the kidney beans and add 5 cups water. Mix it all together and then put the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the valve.
  • Turn the Instant Pot off and back on, and then move it to the "Beans/Chili" option. The timer will automatically set itself to 30 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural release of pressure once the time is done.
  • Garnish with Cilantro at the end.