Instant Pot Rajma Recipe
Instant Pot Rajma is a classic Indian dish made with red kidney beans that are cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce. The dish is typically served over rice and is a staple in many Indian households. The use of an Instant Pot makes this dish quick and easy to prepare, while still retaining all of its traditional flavors. It's a traditional dish that is often served with rice or Indian bread. It's a popular comfort food in North India and also a staple in many households.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rajma
- 4 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 2 green chilli pepper minced
- 1 Onions finely chopped
- 2 Tomato finely chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- Salt
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves / cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the red kidney beans and soak them in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Drain the water and rinse the beans again.
- In the Instant Pot, add the kidney beans, water, garlic, ginger, and green chili pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual mode and cook for 20 minutes with the pressure valve sealed.
- Once done, release the pressure manually and open the Instant Pot.
- In a pan, heat oil and add the cumin seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add this mixture to the cooked kidney beans in the Instant Pot and give it a stir.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual mode again and cook for another 15 minutes with the pressure valve sealed.
- Once done, release the pressure manually and open the Instant Pot.
- Use a masher or a fork to mash some of the beans to thicken the consistency of the rajma.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook for another 5 minutes or until the rajma thickens to your desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or Indian bread.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Instant Pot Rajma Recipe
- You can adjust the amount of water according to your desired consistency.
- You can also add some whole spices like cinnamon, bay leaves, and cardamom for a more flavorful rajma.
- For a vegan version, you can use vegetable oil instead of ghee.
- To make it more spicy, you can add more green chili pepper or red chili powder.
- Rajma can also be topped with a dollop of yogurt or cream before serving for a more rich and creamy dish.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Rajma Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
76
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Sodium
82
mg
4
%
Potassium
323
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
545
IU
11
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.05
mg
3
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.2
mg
2
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Vitamin E
0.5
mg
3
%
Vitamin K
8
µg
8
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
30
mg
8
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.