Low Fat Boiled Rajma

Discover the wholesome goodness of Low Fat Boiled Rajma, a simple yet flavorful recipe that brings the earthy richness of kidney beans to your table without added oils or fats. Perfectly simmered to tenderness and enhanced with a fragrant blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric, this dish strikes a harmonious balance between nutrition and taste. Featuring a vibrant medley of onion, tomato, ginger, and green chili, it delivers a comforting and hearty bite in every spoonful. Ready in just over an hour and ideal for pairing with steamed rice or warm roti, this low-fat rajma recipe is a heart-healthy, protein-packed delight for guilt-free indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried kidney beans
• 4 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 piece Green chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Soak them in 4 cups of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 2

After soaking, drain the kidney beans and rinse them again.

Step 3

In a medium-sized pot, add the soaked kidney beans and 4 cups of fresh water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.

Step 4

While the beans are boiling, finely chop the onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and green chili.

Step 5

Once the beans start boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the beans are soft and tender.

Step 6

In a separate pan, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté them over medium heat until the onion turns translucent.

Step 7

Add the chopped tomato and green chili to the pan. Cook until the tomato softens.

Step 8

Stir in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

Step 9

Add this mixture to the pot of boiled kidney beans. Stir well to combine.

Step 10

Season with salt and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1483.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	821.2

Total Fat 3.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3629.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 52.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.2mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 3520.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.2%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 72.4%