Rajma Jogji

Ingredients

Rajma - 1 cup,
Turnips (cut into medium size pieces ) - 1-1/2 cup,
Tomatoes - 1 large cut into pieces,
1/2Cup Yogurt (not so sour),
Garlic - 8 flakes,
Onions - 2,
Grated Ginger - 2 tsp,
Coriander leaves - 4 -5 sprigs,
Haldi - 1/2 tsp,
Garam Masala - 1 tsp,
Chilli powder - 1 tsp (or as per your taste),
Butter - 1 tblsp,
Cumin Seeds (jeera ) - 1 tsp,
Fennel Seeds (Saunf) - 2 tsp,
Salt to taste.

Method :

1. Powder Cumin & Fennel Seeds , keep aside.
2. Soak Rajma Overnight and pressure cook with excess water & a little salt added.
3. Make paste out of garlic. Heat butter in a pan, add garlic paste and heat until light golden brown.
4. Add Onions and fry until transparent. Add grated ginger and fry some more. Add Haldi, garam masala powder, chilli powder and the powdered jeera and saunf seeds. Mix well. Add yougrt and Tomatoes. Close the pan and let the tomatoes Cook for about 5-6 minutes. Once the tomatoes are cooked, add The turnip pieces.
5. Add the Rajma water and cook until the turnips Are half cooked. Add the cooked rajma and cook for some time on medium heat. When the turnips are fully cooked, Add chopped coriander leaves. This dish goes very well with Rotis and plain Rice.

NOTE: Beets or Radish (mooli) can also be used instead of Turnips. You may also use Pinto Beans or Baby Lima Beans instead Of Rajma.