Mouth-watering: Paneer and Rajma Curry Recipe

Paneer & rajma are two well-known ingredients in North India. By itself these ingredients are extremely yummy, so can you imagine when we mix these two delights into one, the taste will be exuberant.

To prepare this treat you will need to soak the rajma for at least 4 hours after which you will need to boil the rajma so that it is soft to consume. Add in a little salt and chilli when you boil the rajma so that it enhances the flavour.

On the other hand, the ingredients present in this recipe are available in every kitchen. The spices used in the making of this yummy treat will make your tongue swirl and your tummy happy.

Take a look at this afternoon paneer and rajma curry recipe. It is going to be a happy day at the dining table.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 19 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes

You Will Need

• Rajma - 1 and 1/2 cup
• Paneer - 150 gms
• Onion - 2 (chopped)
• Tomato - 2 (chopped)
• Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 3 tbsp

Procedure

1. After you boil the rajma, keep the water aside. You will need the same water to cook the rajma in the pan.
2. Grind the onion and the tomato separately to make a paste. Keep aside.
3. Now in a pan, heat oil and add in the cumin seeds when hot, wait for it to splutter and then add in the onion paste. Saute the ingredients for about 2 minutes and allow it to cook.
4. Now add to the pan the ginger and garlic paste. Wait for it to turn golden brown.
5. Now add in the tomato puree, turmeric and chilli powder. Give it a good stir and then add the coriander powder and salt to taste.
6. You need to cook these ingredients well under a low flame and wait for the oil to separate from the sides.
7. When this is done, add in the paneer and allow it to cook for at least 5 minutes. Add in the rajma water if needed.
8. To the pan add the garam masala and the rajma too. Under a medium flame allow these ingredients to cook well. Wait for at least 10 minutes and then switch the flame off.

Nutrition Tip
These two ingredients are rich in protein. Paneer is also high in calcium so it is good for the teeth and bones.

Tip
Make sure that the rajma is cooked well and soft. If it isn't soft, pressure cook it for another 12 minutes.