Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)

Star 4.0
    20m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    16 ingredients
Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry) recipe by Cherrypick

This curry is really simple and quick, but tastes like a lot more effort has gone into it.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Prepare onion, garlic, chilli and ginger and set aside. Make your tomato pulp by halfing each tomato through its equator and grating each half (on its cut side) into a bowl using the fine side of the grater. Discard the leftover tomato skins.

Step 2

Heat a good glug of flavourless oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and stir over the heat for about 1 minute until the garlic is no longer raw. If at any point the pan is getting too hot, then add a splash of water to stop anything burning.

Step 3

Stir in the cumin seeds and cook for a minute until fragrant. Then add the remaining spices along with the tomato pulp and tomato puree. Bring to a simmer then add the kidney beans along with 400ml water (if cooking for 4) and 1/2 tsp salt. Put a lid on and simmer for 10–15 minutes over medium-low heat until the beans are softened and the sauce no longer tastes raw.

Step 4

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C, sprinkle naans with a little water and place in the centre of the oven for 3-4 mins to warm through.

Step 5

Remove the lid from the curry pan and simmer for a further 5 minutes over medium-high heat until thickened. Season generously to taste. Serve topped with coriander and nigella seeds, and warmed naans alongside.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 3 Garlic Clove, crushed
    3 Garlic Clove, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 30ml Sunflower Oil
    30ml Sunflower Oil 1 x JS Sunflower Oil 1L
  • 3cm Knob of Ginger, grated
    3cm Knob of Ginger, grated 1 x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 1 tbsp  Tomato Puree
    1 tbsp Tomato Puree 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 1 tsp  Cumin Seeds
    1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
    1 tbsp Garam Masala 1 x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g
  • 15g Coriander, chopped
    15g Coriander, chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
    1 tsp Ground Coriander 1 x Natco Coriander Ground 100g
  • 2 Tin Kidney Beans, 240g drained each
    2 Tin Kidney Beans, 240g drained each 2 x Sainsbury's Red Kidney Beans in Water 400g (240g*)
  • 2 tsp Nigella Seeds
    2 tsp Nigella Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Nigella Seeds 48g
  • 6 Medium Tomato, pulped
    6 Medium Tomato, pulped 1 x Sainsbury's Classic Round Tomatoes x6
  • 1 Green Chilli, split in half (optional)
    1 Green Chilli, split in half (optional) 1 x Sainsbury's Green Chillies 65g
  • 1 Onion, grated or very finely diced
    1 Onion, grated or very finely diced 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • Maldon Salt, to taste
    Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 4 Mini Naan
    4 Mini Naan 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic & Coriander Mini Naan x4 188g
  • 1 tsp  Ground Turmeric
    1 tsp Ground Turmeric 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Turmeric 120g
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