• Red kidney beans  (Rajma)- 1/4 Kg
• Oil - 3 tablespoon
• Onions  -2 (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes 2 (finely chopped)
• Bay leaves - 2
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon chopped
• Garlic - 1 tablespoon chopped
• Asafoetida - A pinch
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• coriander leaves - A bunch
• salt to taste

Method for Rajma Masala:

• Wash the Red kidney beans (Rajma) thoroughly and soak overnight in sufficient amount of water.
• Do not drain the water of soaked rajma, place them in a pressure cooker, add more water if required and then add salt .
• Place the cooker on flame , close the cooker ,after one whistle, cook on low level  till the beans are soft.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Add the bay leaves, asafoetida and chopped ginger-garlic, fry for a minute.
• Add the onions and fry till they are golden brown then add all the spice powders except garam masala.
• Add the  tomatoes , fry till the oil separates and add salt according to taste.
• Add the cooked red kidney beans, mix well and cook on medium level for about 10 minutes.
• Add the garam masala,cover and cook on medium level for about 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Enjoy Rajma Masala with white rice.