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Indian style kidney beans curry served in a wooden bowl placed on a brass plate
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Instant Pot Rajma

Indian style kidney beans curry made in the Instant Pot
Prep Time6 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
NPR Time25 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: North Indian, Punjabi Rajma
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt

Ingredients

For soaking the kidney beans

  • 1.5 c Kashmiri Rajma
  • 4-5 c Water

For the Instant Pot Rajma

  • 1.5 tbsp Oil
  • 2 torn bay leaves
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1/4 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp Finely chopped ginger
  • 3 tsp Minced garlic
  • 1.25 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 3/4 c finely chopped onions
  • 3/4 c finely chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Red paprika
  • 2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 3 c Soaked kidney beans drained fully
  • 2 c Water

For Garnish

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

Soaking the kidney beans

  • Wash the beans under running water twice or thrice.
  • Soak the beans in 4 to 5 c water for 8 hours.
  • Once soaked, drain the beans fully.

Making Instant Pot Rajma

  • Turn on saute mode on high and set the timer to 8 mins.
  • When the display reads hot, add the oil.
  • Allow the oil to heat up for 30 to 45 secs.
  • Now, add the bay leaves, cardamom, cumin and cinnamon stick.
  • When the cumin crackles, add the garlic, ginger and onions along with salt to taste.
  • Mix well and cook for 2 mins until onions turn pink and soft.
  • Now, add the spice powders and mix well. Cook for 20 secs.
  • When done, add finely chopped tomatoes and mix well.
  • Add 1/4 c water at this stage, mix well and allow the tomatoes to cook to a mush.
  • When done, add the soaked beans and 2.5 c water.
  • Mix well.

Instant Pot Timings and Mode

  • Turn off the saute mode.
  • Close the lid of the IP and turn valve to sealing.
  • Turn on the bean/chili mode. You can see that the Instant Pot auto-sets itself to 30 mins of high pressure cooking.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete and wait for the pressure to release naturally.

Simmering the Rajma

  • When the pressure has released, open the lid and mix the Rajma well.
  • Now, scoop out 1/4 c of the cooked Rajma and mash this well.
  • Add this to the Rajma in the pot.
  • Turn on Saute mode on low for 3 mins.
  • Simmer until the gravy begins to thicken and come together.
  • Garnish with finely chopped cilantro leaves.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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