Creamy Rajma Aloo Masala is simple and quick side dish you can make for Chapathis. With regular Indian spices, you can make this quick.
Continuing in my theme of showcasing everyday meals for Lunch or Dinner, for the final day I have a creamy Rajma Masala that I made with small Rajma Variety along with Potatoes.
I served this rajma aloo masala along with Raitha to make a complete meal and it was so filling and satisfactory. All you got to plan is to soak the Rajma ahead and your quick side dish is ready.
This Rajma Aloo Masala was our dinner when I stayed with my parents and we enjoyed this quick and simple meal. Though we were missing the kids, we spent time reminiscing about our childhood. I decided going forward, I should plan for such time with my parents too. Kids get their vacation and I get my time too.
I hope you enjoyed reading about our simple meals.
Creamy Rajma Aloo Masala
Ingredients Needed:
1 cup Rajma small variety
2 medium Potato
1 cup Onions
1 cup Tomato Puree
1/4 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
Salt to taste
A Pinch Turmeric Powder
1 cup Milk
A Pinch Kasuri Methi
2 tsp Cooking Oil
How to make the Creamy Rajma Aloo Masala
Wash and soak the rajma overnight. Change water couple of times and pressure cook with enough water until done. If you want you can add peeled cubed aloo and pressure cook again, else microwave for 5 to 6 mins.
Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute the ginger garlic paste, then add finely chopped onions, saute till it changes colour.
Then add the tomato puree along with salt and turmeric powder. Simmer for 5 to 6 mins.
Next, add all the spice powders and combine well. Allow cooking for a couple of minutes.
Add the cooked rajma and potatoes, let it cook in low flame for 5 mins.
Add the milk and if required 1/2 cup water.
Bring to a boil with lid covered. Cook for 10 mins
When the gravy is thick enough, add the Kasuri Methi and switch off.
Serve with Rotis.
Creamy Rajma Aloo Masala
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rajma small variety
- 2 medium Potato
- 1 cup Onions
- 1 cup Tomato Puree
- 1/4 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- Salt to taste
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1 cup Milk
- A Pinch Kasuri Methi
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash and soak the rajma overnight. Change water couple of times and pressure cook with enough water until done. If you want you can add peeled cubed aloo and pressure cook again, else microwave for 5 to 6 mins.
- Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute the ginger garlic paste, then add finely chopped onions, saute till it changes colour.
- Then add the tomato puree along with salt and turmeric powder. Simmer for 5 to 6 mins.
- Next, add all the spice powders and combine well. Allow cooking for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cooked rajma and potatoes, let it cook in low flame for 5 mins.
- Add the milk and if required 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a boil with lid covered. Cook for 10 mins
- When the gravy is thick enough, add the Kasuri Methi and switch off.
- Serve with Rotis.
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Varada says
The rajama aloo masala has a long list of ingredients but seems simple enough for weeknights. I enjoyed your series of simple everyday dishes. Hopefully you are able to plan a vacation like this every year.
Priya Suresh says
Just love rajma and potato together in masala, am sure this plate of roti with aloo rajma masala is quite enough to finish my dinner rite now. Delicious dishes there.
harini says
Rajma and Aloo is one of the best combinations Valli. Enjoyed the simple meals presented.
code2cook says
we love potato rajma masala with rice. Looking abslotely delicious and mouthwatering platter. Yum.
Simply Tadka says
We never tried rajma with aloo... new recipe for me...
Sandhiya ThirumalaiKumar says
Rajma aloo masala looks so delicious and creamy. Perfect to have with any rotis and rice.
Annapurnaz says
I have never added aloo in rajma, though occasionally make it creamy. Its looking delicious. Its nice to hear that you enjoyed your time with your parents....nothing like that
gayathriraani says
I really miss those days when amma appa and myself sat and had a wonderful chat. Having meals with parents is something we need to do often.The rajma masala with rotis look so good..
chefmireille says
love the texture of this masala
cookingwithsapana says
I have never added aloo in rajma but it sure does sounds tasty to pair with rotis. Good to know you get to spend time with your parents.