Spiced Rajma Pulao Recipe - Spiced Kidney Bean Rice
Spiced Rajma Pulao Recipe is a delectable recipe of rice simmered in spices and red kidney beans. Combining the red kidney beans along with rice and spices makes this pulao wholesome and nutritious.
Ingredients
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1 cup Basmati rice
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1/4 cup Rajma (Large Kidney Beans)
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2 cloves Garlic
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finely chopped
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2 Cloves (Laung)
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1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
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1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
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1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
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1 tablespoon Ghee
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Rajma Pulao Recipe, we will first have to soak the kidney beans for at least 8 hours
Step 2
Once soaked well, cook the beans in the pressure cooker along with salt until soft
Step 3
Drain the excess liquids from the Rajma and you can use it for a soup or vegetable stock
Step 4
We only need the beans for the Pulao Recipe
Step 5
Once the beans is cooked, we will proceed to make the Pulao
Step 6
Rinse the rice in water and keep aside
Step 7
Using a pestle and motar pound the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves to a fine powder and set aside
Step 8
In a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of ghee
Step 9
Add the garlic and the spices and stir-fry for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through
Step 10
Add the rice, the cooked rajma, the black pepper powder, salt to taste along with 1-1/2 cups of water
Step 11
Allow the pulao mixture to come to a boil and then turn the heat to low
Step 12
Cover the pan and simmer to cook the rice until the rice has been fully cooked and all the water has been absorbed
Step 13
Turn off the heat and let the Rajma Pulao to rest for 10 minutes before you can open to stir
Step 14
Serve the Rajma Pulao with Punjabi Kadhi or Palak Raita accompanied along with crispy Masala Papad