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Rajma Butter Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Rajma Butter Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Srinagar cooking — Rajma Butter Pulao brings a butter touch with a classic pulao finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream4 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Kidney Beans1 cup, soaked

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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