Rajma Masala

Ingredients:-

1. 1 1/4 Bowl Rajma ( Soaked overnight, Boiled, 1/4 bowl slightly mashed )
2. 2 medium Onions ( finely chopped )
3. 1 medium Tomato ( finely chopped )
4. 1 tbsp Ginger - Garlic paste
5. 1 tbsp Oil
6. 1/4 tbsp Cumin seeds
7. 1 tbsp Rajma masala
8. 1/4 tbsp Garam masala
9. 1/4 tbsp Chaat masala
10. 1/4 tbsp Kasuri methi
11. 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder
12. 1 tbsp Red Chili powder ( or to taste )
13. 1 tbsp Salt ( or to taste )
14. Cilantro ( finely chopped )
15. 1/4 tbsp butter
16. 1 tea spoon Hing / Asafoetida
17. 1 Bay leaf

Method:-

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add hing, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and bay leaf, saute.
2. To it add chopped onions, sprinkle some salt. Saute the onions for a few seconds till translucent.
3. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till it loses the raw smell.
4. To it add the chopped tomatoes and saute for a few more minutes. Cover the pan with a lid
    and let them cook for some time.
5. Saute and cover again. Cook the mixture till the time oil starts separating and the onion and
    tomatoes have cooked well and become very soft.
6. Then add some Rajma masala and mix well.
7. Add the rajma and mashed rajma to it and saute for a few minutes.
8. Next add some water to get the desired consistency, salt, red chili powder and crushed kasuri
    methi. Mix well and cover the pan with the lid. Let it cook for a few minutes.
9. Add some garam masala and mix well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes and then turn off the
    heat.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and some butter / fresh cream.
11. Serve hot with rice or chapati / naan.

Enjoy!!!