Rajma /Tangy Rajma / kidney beans gravy

 Kidney bean is called as Rajma in India . Brazil and India are the largest producer of this bean.
Rajma is rich in protein , starch , dietary fiber and is an excellent source of iron , potassium , selenium , molybdenum , thiamine , vitamin B6 and folic acid .  
  This rajma gravy is simple and quick recipe.This recipe is easily made with simple ingredients available in home. This gravy is made by freshly ground masala. My family members liked the taste and we had it with roti.

Requirements :

Rajma  - 1 cup

Onion – 1

Tomato – 2 – 3

Cinnamon – 1 stick

Cloves – 3

Aniseeds – ½ tsp

Cardamom – 1

Cashew – 4

Coconut – 2 tbs

Dry chilly – 6

Ginger – 1’’ piece

Garlic- 6 cloves

Oil – 1tsp

Salt as required

Method :

 Soak rajma for five hours.

Cook the soaked rajma.

Grind onion , tomato , garlic , ginger , cinnamon, cloves , aniseed , cardamom , cashew and coconut in to a fine paste.

Heat oil in a pan, add the grounded masala and stir well.

Cook till the oil oozes on top.

Add the cooked rajma and salt.

Add a cup of water and cook in slow fire for ten minutes.

Serve with roti / phulka.