Tomato & Red Kidney Beans Shorba, As we know beans are a good source of protein, iron, phosphorus and potassium, fiber etc. This is a low-fat recipe also.
½ cup rajma (kidney beans)
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
½ cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
½ tsp chilli powder
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp grated paneer
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens
1. Combine the rajma, roughly chopped tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
3. Blend in a mixer to a smooth purée and strain it using a strainer. Keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a deep pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, 2 tbsp of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the rajma- tomato purée, chilli powder, 1 cup of water, salt and black pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Serve hot garnished with grated paneer and spring onion greens.
Serves 4
Calories 122kcal, Fat 4g, Carbs 15g, Protein 5g.
