Step by Step Procedure to Rajma Masala

rajma masala

Utterly Delicious Indian Curries are taking the deliciousness to the next level. India is a diverse country along with its desi curries. Whether you visit North India or South India, Indian curries have a magnificent taste which you can’t forget. When you are yearning for some spicy curry then there are a lot of options which come to mind. We have compiled a list of various Indian curries in Dubai which are served to the locals. Among them Rajma masala or Rajma has been a favorite Indian curry among locals. As you know Dubai is a favorite hotspot for Indian tourists. When it comes to eating desi food, every Indian looks for an Indian restaurant because of its authenticity and the authentic flavors they serve.

About Rajma masala and its ingredients


If you know nothing about rajma masala, then we would like to elaborate on you in this article. Rajma is a North Indian dish that consists of beans, spices, tomatoes, herbs, etc. You must have heard the name “rajma chawal”. “Chawal” is rice which is called in native language. This delectable dish is enough for a heavy meal. Even those who detest rice, he or she can try this dish with no ifs and no buts. Some Indian families eat this curry with roti or plain chapati.

Ingredients of Rajma Masala:

  • Chopped Onions
  • Cumin seeds
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chickpeas
  • Kidney shaped beans
  • Some butter
  • Ginger Juliennes
  • Green Chilli around 4 to 5
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 and half teaspoon coriander powder
  • Little salt as per your taste
  • Little cream to add extra taste

Recipe of rajma masala- Step by step guide of the making of rajma masala:

  • Take 3 to 4 cups of rajma beans in a bowl and soak them in water for a few hours. Soaking will soften them so that they can be easily prepared.
  • Make sure you don’t cover the bowl, there must be circulation of air.
  • To cook beans, you have to take the help of a pressure cooker. Pour 2 cups of water in the cooker with rajma beans, and wait for 3 to 4 whistles on a medium flame. Slowly and steady your rajma beans will get cooked and become mushy.
  • Alongside chopped tomatoes and onions with spices and ready to cook rajma masala in a skillet or pan. Make sure this is the main step in the cooking of rajma masala. If that is good, then the whole curry will become good and tasty.
  • Now comes the cooking of rajma masala. In the initial steps , you need to take some cooking oil in a skillet.
  • Now add some cumin seeds and bay leaf in the low flame.
  • Don’t forget to add salt and ginger-garlic paste. Saute this mixture until it starts emanating an aroma.
  • Now add chopped onions in the mixture and fry them until they become golden.
  • Add tomato puree with turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder and salt.
  • Tomato and onion will make a paste sooner or later. Make sure you saute the masala until it becomes thick paste.
  • Now add the protagonist of this dish i.e rajma beans with rajma cooked water.
  • Now comes your culinary skills. Use your skills so that rajma masala could be well prepared with the addition of all the necessary ingredients.
  • Cover the lid before adding ginger juliennes. Simmer your curry for 15 minutes.
  • After that time period , you can smell the aromatic flavors of rajma masala. Sprinkle some coriander leaves along with kasuri methi and voila.
  • Your Indian desi rajma is prepared and ready to serve with rice and chapati.

Why you should try Rajma masala from Amritsr restaurant?

First, the location is breathtaking if you are visiting the best restaurant in Dubai. Second, there are Indian chefs who cook this curry with authentic flavours and moreover the price of this dish is quite reasonable. Your vacation will be incomplete if you don’t visit an Indian restaurant in Dubai with your family and friends. Well we suggest why eat junk food when you can eat jaunty food that too with a nice ambiance. So come and explore the Indian rajma masala and enjoy the finger licking food.