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A delicious, slightly spicy North Indian food that is perfect for meal prep. Its name is rajma chawal and its taste is amazing.

Ideal food for meal prep is this rajma chawal which you can combine with either rice or pitas and enjoy for at least 3 days.

A key ingredient in this North Indian dish is red kidney beans which are also packed with nutrients. It is prepared very quickly, in less than 30 minutes and it stores perfectly in the refrigerator for 3 days.

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Rajma Chawal

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 210
A quick, easy and delicious Indian food that is perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 400 gr. cooked kidney beans
  • 1/2 onion 
  • 3 garlic cloves 
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 tomato 
  • 1/2 tsp cumin 
  • salt
  • 1/2 tsp chilli 
  • 1,5 tsp garam masala 

Instructions 

  • Start by heating 1/2 tbsp. olive oil. Throw in the onion, garlic and cumin. Saute for 3-4 minutes. 
  • Add the tomato and cook for another 5 minutes. Add 150 ml of hot water and salt. Cook for another 7-8 minutes. 
  • Transfer the entire content of the pot to a blender and blend until you have a perfect sauce. 
  • In your pot, pour 2 tbsp. olive oil. Add the chili powder. Stir for 30 seconds Pour in your sauce. 
  • Add the garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes. 
  • Add the red beans and a little more water (about 180 ml). 
  • Cook for another 10-15 minutes. 
  • Our food is ready. 
Calories: 210kcal
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

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