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Aurangabad Lemon Rajma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Aurangabad Lemon Rajma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Aurangabad cooking — Aurangabad Lemon Rajma brings a lemon touch with a classic kheer finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Kidney Beans1 cup, soaked
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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