THE CRIMSON LEGUME

(Our Play on Rajma Masala / Kidney Bean Curry)

THE CRIMSON LEGUME

Ingredients: 400g Kidney beans (canned and rinsed), 2 Red onions (finely diced), 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Chili powder, 2 tsp Coriander powder, 200g Tomato passata, 100ml Water...

Ingredients

  • 400g Kidney beans (canned and rinsed)
  • 2 Red onions (finely diced)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 200g Tomato passata
  • 100ml Water

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onions for 12 minutes until they are a dark, jammy brown.
  2. The Bloom Add spices and a 30ml splash of water to create a thick, dark masala base.
  3. The Simmer Add beans, passata, and water; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the sauce is thick.
  4. The Mash Crush a few beans against the pot to release starch and thicken the gravy into a rich velvet.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with a knob of butter and a massive hit of fresh coriander.

Cuisine: Indian

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