How to Make Rajma Pulao

🌱 Healthy Veg Rajma Pulao Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins

🕒 Cook Time: 25 mins
🍽️ Serves: 3–4

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🫘 Ingredients:

For the Rajma (Kidney Beans):

• ¾ cup rajma (kidney beans) – soaked overnight & pressure cooked
• Salt – to taste

For the Pulao:

• 1 cup brown rice or basmati rice – soaked 30 minutes, drained
• 1 tbsp olive oil or any healthy oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 green cardamom (optional)
• 1 medium onion – thinly sliced
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 small tomato – chopped
• 1 cup mixed vegetables – carrots, beans, peas, capsicum
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt – to taste
• 2.25 cups water (adjust for brown rice or basmati)

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🌿 Optional Add-ins:

• Chopped spinach or kale (for extra greens)
• A handful of chopped mint or coriander leaves (for freshness)
• A squeeze of lemon juice at the end

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Prepare Rajma:

• Soak rajma overnight.
• Pressure cook with salt until soft (3–4 whistles).
• Drain and set aside.

2. Cook Pulao:

• Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pan or pressure cooker.
• Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom. Sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add sliced onions and sauté until golden.
• Add ginger-garlic paste; cook for a minute until raw smell goes.
• Add chopped tomato and cook till soft.
• Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir.
• Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 mins.
• Add cooked rajma and soaked rice. Mix gently.
• Pour in water, adjust salt.
• Cover and cook:
  • If using a pressure cooker: cook for 1 whistle on medium heat, then let pressure release naturally.
  • If using a pan: cover and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed (~15–20 mins).

3. Finish & Serve:

• Fluff gently with a fork.
• Garnish with fresh coriander or mint, and lemon juice if desired.

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✅ Health Tips:

• Use brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.
• Add leafy greens for more micronutrients.
• Use less oil or dry-roast spices to reduce fat content.

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🥗 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with plain curd, cucumber raita, or a simple salad for a complete meal.