Tomato & Red Kidney Beans Shorba

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.

Ingredients

- 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

Method

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