Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma in Masala) Recipe

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Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma in Masala)
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Directions:

  1. Wash the kidney beans well and soak in water overnight.
  2. Next morning, steam them until tender; or cook in a large pot of water for about an hour or until tender.
  3. Remove 1/2 cup of cooked beans, crush coarsely and keep aside.
  4. Grind 1 onion, ginger, coriander seeds, chili peppers, cumin, turmeric, peppercorns, and cinnamon to a very fine paste.
  5. Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
  7. Add the ground paste and saute, sprinkling water occasionally, until the ghee starts separating from the paste.
  8. Add the cooked beans (not the crushed beans), stir for a while and add salt and dried mango powder.
  9. Pour 3 cups of water and add the crushed beans.
  10. Mix well and bring to a boil, twice.
  11. Serve hot over steamed rice, chappatis, or whole-wheat tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 98.37 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.06g 9%
Cholesterol 12.47mg 4%
Sodium 589.27mg 25%
Potassium 470.75mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.04g 3%
Sugars 3.12g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 7%
Protein 2.59g 5%
Vitamin C 49.3mg 82%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 38.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.01 Kcal (172 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.53g 9%
Cholesterol 5.2mg 4%
Sodium 245.68mg 25%
Potassium 196.27mg 10%
Total Carbs 3.77g 3%
Sugars 1.3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 7%
Protein 1.08g 5%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 82%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 16.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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