Rajma Pulao is an easy and quick One Pot meal made with Rajma (kidney beans), Rice and basic pantry spices. Great for potluck or brunch.
Rajma Pulav - a delicious one pot meal has me in smiles. Smiles not because of the onion prices have dropped a bit, but smiles because the husband who’s a staunch Anti-Rajma campaigner asked for second helpings !!
Yay… I found a way to serve Rajma in a pure form (rather than sneak them in Rajma Pepper Quesedillas , the Mexican Baleadas Honduras or Multigrain Adai or the favourite Galoti Kebab, of course the fresh Rajma Sundal is quite welcome, but well, during Navratri).
Some time ago, I also used fresh Rajma that my friend had sent over in these delicious GF / Vegan Rajma Sweet Potato Tikkis which were also well received.
So, all in all we have another Rajma (Kidney bean) dish that can go to the meal rotation.
But as I had a worthy winner in persuading the better half to eat Rajma in a delicious form, I shall definitely be looking at making this dish again. If you like Pulav /One Pot meals like us, why not try this Darshini Style (Restaurant Style) Veg Pulav or this Quick and Easy Bachelor kitchen friendly Tomato Rice or even this Yelllina Chitranna (Karnataka style sesame flavoured rice)
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Do try this nutrition packed version and let me know how you liked it.
Prep time - 15 mins. Soak time : overnight. Cook time - 20 mins+15 mins
Serves - 3~4 generously
PIN FOR LATER
What you need:
Kidney beans / Rajma - 1 cup (soaked and cooked overnight to soft but not mushy texture) ; if using canned beans, be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Basmati rice - 1.5 cups
salt - to taste
Mint and coriander leaves - a handful each
turmeric - ⅛ tsp
Dry masala powders : Coriander powder 1 TBSP, Red Chilli powder 1 tsp
Tomato - 1 medium - juilenned
Onion - 1 small - sliced thin
Garlic pods - 2 (minced fine)
Oil - 1 TBSP
Ghee - 1 teaspoon (skip for vegan version or replace it with 1 teaspoon oil or vegan butter)
Whole masala / spices :
bay leaf 2 nos, green elaichi / cardamom 1 no,
Shahjeera - 1 tsp, large cardamom / Badi Elaichi - 1 no. (optional)
Masala paste (Optional)
Onion - 1 large
Garlic pods -2 -3
Ginger - ½ tsp
Cashews soaked in warm water - 6 to 8 nos. (opt. but recommended)
How to:
Check out this video embedded below for the method
Shobha says
Very nice and healthy.. I also make it sometimes.
Kalyani says
thanks shobha. Nice to know you also make it 🙂
Mayuri Patel says
I usually use red kidney beans when I make Mexican rice, but your Indian style rajma pulav looks very tempting. I enjoy using fresh red kidney beans whenever they are available in season in Kenya.
Kalyani says
Thanks Mayuri. Mexican Arroz Rojo was on my mind, but then made this Indian version 🙂
Priya Iyer says
Love this! We love rajma at home, and using it in an Indian-style Pulav sounds very interesting. Will definitely be trying this out some time. 🙂
Kalyani says
Glad to hear you guys love Rajma .. do try this Priya ! am sure you would like it..
Rafeeda AR says
Please pass me on that bowl of rice... I am feeling totally hungry looking at it... Looks totally delicious! Also love the prop used... pretty plate! 🙂
Kalyani says
Come over, Rafee . Will make you some. Thanks - the plating and photography was both done by the elder girl 🙂
mildly indian says
Love the one pot option as it will be so useful on the days I cant be bothered for more. Plus this pulao takes care of the protein needs. Ideally with a raita it is a wholesome meal.
Kalyani says
Yes, Seema ! this totally is a very filling One Pot Meal and gets done in a jiffy if you have the cooked beans on hand !
Sujata Roy says
Used rajma in Mexican rice but never made pulao. Your looks so aromatic and delicious. Perfect one pot meal for a lazy day. I will surely try it sometime.
Kalyani says
after mexican rice, this seems to be the kids favourite now, Sujata 🙂
Vanitha says
I love rajma in any form or dish! This pulav looks so delicious dear; cannot blame your husband for asking for seconds! A perfect one pot meal to enjoy any time!
Kalyani says
thank u vanitha. For a rajma-hater like the husband, asking for seconds was truly a welcome surprise.. 🙂
Narmadha says
wow.. what a lovely way to use rajma. Pulao looks so inviting with each grains separate. Loved your masala paste using cashews that makes it so rich
Kalyani says
Thanks Narmadha. yes the cashews did add to the creaminess
Swati says
Loved this Rajma Pulao, so easy and quick to make. This is a perfect recipe for lunchboxes, nutritious and wholesome. a nice change from Rajma Chawal which is our weekend staple.
Kalyani says
I was glad to make them eat Rajma in this form, Rajma Chawal is a distant dream for me 🙂 lol !!
Aruna says
An easy and delicious one-dish meal, if there was ever one. Protein-rich and filling too.
Kalyani says
thanks Aruna.. yes easy and filling too !
Poonam Bachhav says
I make such rajma pulao often and it makes for a delicious and filling one pot meal. Goes well in lunch box as well with some raita or curd.
Kalyani says
Yes Poonam, it was indeed delicious 🙂
Vidya Narayan says
Kalyani, this is my go to recipe for weekday lunch box. In fact we make the Pulao or Rice more often than the curry. Quite filling, hearty and comforting. Needs a side of salad and chaas for the complete meal experience. Looks delicious.
Kalyani says
Thanks Vidya. yes we did enjoy this with salad and raita.
JollyHomemadeRecipes says
Wow, the rajma chawal looks incredibly delicious! I love that you have used cashews in curry, I usually don’t add on it. Perfect lunch treat. Love to eat with pickle and salad.
Paarul says
This is best one pot meal option which i always love to cook.Busy days and one pot meal is a savior.Adding cashews gives the creamy flavor which adds to the beauty of this pulav.
Geetha says
Loved this protein rich one-pot dish. This comes handy on busy days and midweek. I always end up using canned beans as I'm terrible at pre planning to soak beans! Lovely share Kalyani.
Sasmita says
Rajma pulao looks very tempting Kalyani !!! I am simply loving this one pot meal here using rajma in it... And also love the platter you have used here 🙂