Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

Rajma is a North Indian curry of kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. “Rajma chawal” which just means rajma and rice is the most popular way to eat this curry, kind of like the Indian version of rice and beans. I liken rajma also to chili since it’s cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. Usually, it’s not made with spinach but I had a ton on hand so I just threw it in and it came out quite well.This is a good recipe to make during the week because it’s really quick*.  There’s hardly anything to prep except for the cutting of onions. I had my rajma with a paratha and some labne, thick middle eastern yogurt. Another day, I had it with rice and some radish raita on the side. I was eating it throughout the week, and it was tasting better and better each day.*If you are using dried kidney beans, you can cook them in an Instant Pot using the bean setting or with a pressure cooker (I have directions for pressure cooking the beans below.)

There are tons of ways to use this rajma beside the traditional way. I love them in enchiladas and tacos, in veggie burgers, papri chaat, and great just as a chili topped with sour cream, cheddar, tortilla chips and cilantro.

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9 Responses to Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach

  1. meeso says:

    Well, considering Rajma is a favorite of mine along with spinach, this seems perfect for me 🙂

  2. jayasri says:

    Hi chitra, Tomato Sauce!!, in the curry sounds interesting I will have to try this out.., looks very tempting, very colourful

  3. Fatema says:

    This was delicious and easy to make. Thanks for a great recipe!

  4. This food looks amazing. This is awesome.

  5. Aartee says:

    wow… rajma is something i always get overcooked, am gonna try yours and see if i can get it right.

  6. Anonymous says:

    nice recipe

  7. Sam says:

    Hello,

    I stumbled across this recipe the other day and I’ve just tried it now – absolutely delicious! I was unsure what you meant by ‘tomato sauce’ so I used 250ml passata. My sauce was much thicker that yours looks, perhaps next time I’ll reduce the amount.

    Thank you!

  8. Chitra says:

    So glad you like the recipe Sam! Tomato sauce I used is usually just pureed tomato and you can use fresh pureed tomatoes too if you have. Everyone has their preference for consistency so the more you make it, the more you will get a feel for yours.

  9. Gaylon Parsons says:

    Fantastic! Just made this with my 2nd grader, and the family ate it all up. I put in more spinach and skipped the chile, put it over rice with some yogurt at the table. So satisfying. Thank you.

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