Adraki Rajma Masala - Rajma Masala

Step 1: To begin making Adraki Rajma Masala Recipe, wash and soak the rajma overnight

Step 2: Pressure cook with enough water for 6 whistles, turn the heat to low and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes

Step 3: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 4: Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan, add the bay leaf

Step 5: Add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic and saute until the onion turns golden

Step 6: Add the tomato puree and cook until the masala is cooked well

Step 7: This will take 3 to 4 minutes

Step 8: Now, add the coriander, turmeric, red chilli powders, garam masala, dry ginger, pepper powder and saute until the ghee separates out

Step 9: This will take 2 minutes

Step 10: Add the boiled rajma, enough water to your desired consistency, season with salt and let the Adraki Rajma Masala simmer for 10 to 15 minutes

Step 11: Once the Adraki Rajma Masala thickens a bit, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the heat

Step 12: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 13: Serve the Adraki Rajma Masala along with Phulkas or with Steamed Rice, Lauki Raita and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad With Lemon and Coriander Recipe for the weekday lunch