One Pot Punjabi Rajma Masala Recipe In Preethi Electric Pressure Cooker

Step 1: To begin making the Rajma Masala recipe, we will first soak the rajma immersed completely in 3 cups of water for about 8 to 10 hours

Step 2: To make the Rajma Masala turn on the Preethi Pressure Cooker

Step 3: Change the setting on the pressure cooker to the saute mode

Step 4: Heat a teaspoon of oil in the electric pressure cooker pan; add the onion, garlic, ginger and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions start to turn golden in colour

Step 5: Once done stir in the tomato puree, the turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick

Step 6: Saute for another couple of minutes and then add in the soaked rajma along with its water

Step 7: Add any additional water if required

Step 8: There should enough water such that the water level is at least 1 inch above the rajma

Step 9: Cover the pressure cooker, set the mode to rajma mode and wait until done

Step 10: Once done the electric pressure cooker will go into the keep warm mode

Step 11: Allow the pressure cooker to release its pressure naturally - you will notice the pressure indicator has gone down

Step 12: The rajma will continue to cook in the pressure cooker as long as there is pressure inside

Step 13: Once the pressure has released, open the cooker

Step 14: The rajma should be now cooked completely

Step 15: If you press the rajma between your fingers it will get mashed easily

Step 16: Once the Rajma Masala is cooked, check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 17: Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve

Step 18: Serve the Rajma Masala dish for Sunday Lunch along with Steamed Hot Rice and Aloo Parwal Sabzi making the meal wholesome and nutritious