Ingredients

• 1 can - red kidney beans, drained
• 2- large onions
• 6 - garlic cloves
• 1 small piece - ginger
• 1/2 tsp - black peppercorns
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 4 - cloves
• 4 - dried red chillies
• 8-10 - green chillies (the small green variety)
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 2 - tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp - lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp - coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 - bay leaf, cut into 2-3 large pieces
• 2 tbsp - ghee or cooking oil

How to Make Garlicky Rajma

• Blend together 1 onion, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, chillies, cloves, cumin and cinnamon. Set aside.
• Mince the remaining onion.
• Heat the oil and add the bay leaf and minced onion and fry on high heat.
• When the onion turns light brown, add the blended masala and continue to fry on high heat till oil starts leaving the side of the masala. This will take 12-16 mins.
• Now add the tomatoes, drained beans and salt.
• Add water as needed.
• Usually about 1 cup of water is enough for a good gravy.
• Bring it to a boil.
• Add the coriander leaves and lime juice.
• Mix well and heat for about 3-4 minutes. Serve when hot with any Indian bread or steamed rice.