Name: Instant Pot Rajma Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup of dried kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 tbsp of oil; 1 tsp of cumin seeds; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 tbsp of tomato paste; 1 tsp of cumin powder; 1 tsp of coriander powder; 1 tsp of garam masala; 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder; 1 tsp of red chili powder; Salt, to taste; 2 cups of water

Instant Pot Rajma Recipe

Jolie Grubb Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Instant Pot Rajma Recipe

A flavorful and creamy Indian dish made with kidney beans in a spicy tomato-based gravy.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 35 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of dried kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 tbsp of oil
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbsp of tomato paste
1 tsp of cumin powder
1 tsp of coriander powder
1 tsp of garam masala
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1 tsp of red chili powder
Salt, to taste
2 cups of water

Instructions

Turn on the Instant Pot and select Saute mode. Add oil and cumin seeds.
Once the cumin seeds crackle, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until onions turn soft.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and all the spices. Mix well and saute for a minute.
Add soaked kidney beans, salt, and water. Mix well.
Close the lid and select Manual/Pressure Cook mode. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
Open the lid and mix well. If the gravy is too thin, select Saute mode and let it cook for a few more minutes.
Serve hot with rice or naan.