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Rajma Recipe (Punjabi Curry)

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This flavorful Rajma Recipe (Punjabi Curry) has a combination of beans, tomatoes, and spices simmered together to create a hearty and delicious vegetarian / vegan meal.

Wanting more tasty Vegetarian Dishes try my Chickpea Spinach Curry or my Lebanese Lentils and Rice too!

Indian cuisine is famously known for its unique flavors and spices, and one dish in particular is a classic example of the variety of flavors in Indian cooking: Rajma Curry.

WHAT IS RAJMA CURRY

It is a Vegetarian Curry made with Kidney beans and many different spices. 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR RAJMA CURRY

  • Kidney beans
  • Red Onion
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Tomatoes 
  • Spices

RAJMA IS RICH IN

Protein, fiber along with iron, copper, folate, manganese, potassium and Vitamin K1.

RAJMA MASALA POWDER 

Is what I always use to make this dish. It can be found on AMAZON which I linked below.  

HOW TO MAKE RAJMA CURRY

You can prepare this dish all in one pot on the stove or in your slow cooker/pressure cooker if you like too.  I prepared this on the stovetop this time as I used canned kidney beans, so it was quick and easy for me. 

Inspired by one of my favorite Indian Chefs Vahchef.

This dish is %100 Vegetarian but you would not know it, because it’s soooo GOOD!! 

Once you try this recipe, you will be hooked. And if you have a meat eating man or kids in the house who swear that Vegetarian food can’t be good. Just wait till they try this recipe!

This dish has a wonderful depth of smells and flavor that you’re sure to remember, kidney beans never tasted so good!

I have experimented with plenty of curries for some time now, so you can trust me when I say this recipe is a sure winner.

Now you will want to go down the ethnic food aisle in your local grocery to pick up some “Masala Curry” which is the right kind of powder that is really needed for this recipe.

Then you will add just a few more traditional Indian spices that will make this dish absolutely amazing. Also if your not to familiar with dried fenugreek leaves, then I encourage you taking a stroll down your groceries ethnic for those as well.

They are sure to have it there somewhere, however if you cannot find them feel free to use cilantro instead.

Who said it takes a chef to make real Indian curry? Obviously never was in your kitchen. Cooking methods:

  • Simmer on a low-medium heat for 1 hour on the stovetop
  • Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
  • Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.

Inspired by: VahChef Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread. If you liked this dish, then be sure to check out my recipe for Coconut Curry Chicken

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Garlic Naan Bread Recipe

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This Garlic Naan Bread Recipe is by far my favorite recipe for making homemade naan bread. It’s so soft and fluffy and fresh! Plus it’s pretty simple to make.

And if your looking for a few amazing curry recipes to serve alongside this bread. Then I got you!

Your going to want to try my Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, Lamb Curry or my Eggplant Curry.

Or the dozen more of my favorite curries listed at the bottom of this post. 

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE NAAN BREAD

  • Quick rise yeast, flour, yogurt, garlic powder, butter, water and some seasonings.

That green stuff onto of the cooked bread is dried fenugreek leaves and is used a lot in Indian dishes.

If you cannot get your hands on it you can always substitute for cilantro if desired.

So if your wanting to serve something special tonight alongside one of your favorite Indian dishes.

Then this Naan bread is sure to do the trick for you!

There is nothing like fresh naan bread to go alongside your favorite Indian dish.

Some of my favorite Indian dishes are Karahi Gosht, Chicken Karahi, Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, Red Kidney Bean Curry, Butter Chicken.

I have also listed some other popular Indian dishes that I like at the bottom of this page.

Whenever I make Indian food at home, which is a lot.

I tend to make either naan bread or steamed basmati rice to go along with.

This garlic naan bread recipe is even better than any of those naan breasts that I have tried in our  favorite Indian Restaurants.

So, I must be on to something eh?

It’s not only technique that makes this naan so good, it’s the ingredients “fresh yogurt, butter and flour that make this naan something extra special.

Giving it a taste/texture that you’re sure to love, not to mention the addition of ‘kasuri methi’ which is dry fenugreek leaf.

However if you can’t get your hands on dried fenugreek leaves then you can substitute it with cilantro. Naan bread is best made in batches, that way if you have any leftovers however (i have no idea why you would).

It can be stored easily it in the freezer for another time all you have to do is heat it prior and it’s good as the day you made it.

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC NAAN BREAD AT HOME

Easy follow along!

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC NAAN BREAD

  • BOWL 1: In a large bowl mix together warm water, sugar and yeast, Allow it to dissolved, roughly 10 minutes.
  • BOWL 2: In another large bowl add your flour, Greek yogurt, garlic powder and salt
  • Then knead it all together with your hands in the bowl and once combined, remove from the bowl and shaped into a large ball.
  • Oil one of the bowl and place the big ball of dough back inside and sprinkle with some flour.
  • Cover it with a damp towel for 1 hour till your dough has doubled in size.

  • Once the dough has doubled in size, flour your counter and place the dough on top.
  • Separate the dough with a pastry cutter into 6 pieces.
  • Roll each into a ball with your hands, sprinkle with flour then cover with saran wrap for 20 more minutes to rise some more.
  • Then you can roll each one out individually to make your naan breads.
  • Each bread is to be fried separately! Best fried in ghee butter for a more authentic taste!

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC NAAN BREAD WITHOUT YOGURT

Simply do not add the yogurt, it will still be amazing!

Trust me I have tried both methods, the yogurt just helps it to be a tad more softer. 

Cooking the Naan Bread

  • Heat a your skillet over medium – heat and with a basting brush, season the skillet with some ghee/butter.
  • One by one, roll your dough out and place onto the skillet individually.
  • You will see tiny bubbles form on top the dough (see picture above) roughly around 1-2 minutes as the dough begins to take on a light brown color underneath, this is when you will want to flip the dough over. 
  • However before flipping the dough brush with ghee/butter and add fenugreek leaves, then flip.
  • Cook on the other side for 1 minute or until golden and transfer to your serving plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
  • REPEAT steps 3-5 till all pieces are cooked.
  • Serve warm.

Kasoori Methi = Dried Fenugreek Leaves.

Sprinkle some on your NAAN for that extra flavor

Leftover Naan: Double up the recipe if you want to freeze some for later. Naan Bread can be frozen easily by placing in a zip lock bag. Just place parchment paper in-between each one. This will sea in the freshness and allow you to remove each piece, one at a time as needed. (see pictures below

You can freeze for another time, simply heat up in the microwave 

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Below you will find some popular recipes from this blog that go great with this naan bread:

Eggplant Curry

Lamb Curry

Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry

 

  1. Red Kidney Bean Curry
  2. Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)
  3. Cheese Butter Masala (Paneer Makhani)
  4. Red Bean Curry (Rajma Masala)
  5. Durban mutton curry
  6. Easy Chicken Biryani
  7. Karahi Gosht
  8. Chicken Karahi

 

Chicken, Curries, Quick and easy recipes

Chicken Korma with Coconut Milk

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This Chicken Korma with Coconut Milk is easy to make and is made with coconut milk as opposed to yogurt. It can be prepared on the stove top in less than 30 minutes or in your pressure cooker in around 10 minutes time. A meal that will have you skipping the takeout every time.

Wanting more delicious Indian Chicken curry recipes? Try my Old fashioned Chicken curry or my Pakistani Chicken Curry. And even try your hand at some Homemade Naan Bread!

Your family will not believe this dish is being served straight from your kitchen, it’s that good. 

I used to order this type of dish at our local East Indian restaurant, however now I make it often at home. 

This simple curry will impress even the pickiest of eaters. 

And will have your family thinking that you either a) ordered this from your local Indian restaurant or b) have taken some cooking lessons because it tastes so amazing! 

You can by a pre-made Korma spice mix and make this dish even easy to make for yourself!

See the mix that you can use instead of all the individual spices listed below in the recipe card.

IS CHICKEN KORMA HEALTHY? 

Yes in most cases it is, however it really depends on the way it is made. Some curries call for heavy cream and lots of butter.

Like the typically butter chicken recipe that we have all come to know and love.

I love butter chicken just like the rest of you. However I have learned to make it slightly healthier. Feel free to check out my recipe here for that recipe: Butter Chicken.

My recipe here calls for coconut milk and no cream. Making this a very healthy curry option for those trying to watch their calorie intake. 

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN KORMA WITH COCONUT MILK?

Cooking methods:

  • Simmer on a low-medium heat for 30 minutes on the stovetop
  • Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
  • Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.

Today, I used my pressure cooker because I was in a hurry to have dinner on the table so I could watch my favorite recorded show on the PVR.  

However this type of dish can be made either way.

This delicious curry is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato, coconut sauce that you’re sure love time and time again.

WHAT IS CHICKEN KORMA?

Chicken Korma is a popular dish that originate from Indian, consisting of meat or vegetables braised with yogurt or cream, water or stock, and spices to produce a thick sauce. 

Chicken Korma is the ultimate comfort food for a lot of Indian people. And is typically served over a bed of Jasmine rice and or naan bread. 

As you may know if you have been to my blog before, I LOVE Curry.

So if you like curried foods as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe too. 

Guaranteed! Plus it is a tad different than the average chicken curry recipes.

SPICES USED IN COCONUT KORMA

  • Curry Powder
  • Garam Masala
  • Turmeric
  • Ground Coriander
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Cumin Seed
  • Ground Cardamom
  • Freshly Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi” = “Dried fenugreek” , optional

The green seasoning you see on top of this dish is called “Kasoori Methi” which is basically dried fenugreek” leaves. It can be found in almost any international isle at your local grocery. See below!

If you cannot find “dried fenugreek” leaves you can just omit it. However I find it adds an extra element to the dish that is really nice.

I have shared a few other curry recipes here on my blog, however this is the first one with coconut milk vs cream/milk. So if your lactose intolerant than this dish may be right up your ally. 

WHAT GOES WITH CHICKEN KORMA?

Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.

I will share my favorite Naan bread recipe with you all on this blog very soon  so stay tuned

If you end up giving it a try, do let me know in the comments below. I would love to know what you think 

If you LOVE curry as much as me, simply go ahead and search my site for more of my curry recipes.

Inspired by: thewanderlustkitchen.com

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

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Chicken, Curries, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Skip the takeout, Slow Cooker recipes

Chicken Chickpea Curry

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This One Pot Chicken Chickpea Curry has a wonderful depth of flavor that you’re sure to love. 

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHICKPEA CURRY

  • This popular dish is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato spiced cream sauce that you’re sure to love. 
  • You can prepare this dish all in one pot on the stove or in your slow cooker/pressure cooker.
  • I like to prepare this in my slow cooker on the browning setting, just make sure you are using that lid otherwise you will have a mess for sure.
  • Find cooking instruction below in the recipe card. 

I have experimented with plenty of curries for some time now, so you can trust me when I say this recipe is a sure winner.

Now you will want to go down the ethnic food aisle in your local grocery to pick up some “Madras Curry” which is the right kind of curry powder for this recipe.

Then you will add just a few more traditional Indian spices that will make this dish absolutely amazing.

Also if your not to familiar with dried fenugreek leaves, then I encourage you taking a stroll down your groceries ethnic for those as well.

They are sure to have it there somewhere, however if you cannot find them feel free to use cilantro or parsley instead.

Who said it takes a chef to make real Indian curry? Obviously never was in your kitchen.

Feel free to omit the chickpeas if your not a fan, however I love them and find they work so well in this recipe.

Not to mention add more fiber and helps to spread the meal out so you can have leftovers the next day.

If you prefer a much more spicier curry, I definitely recommend that you use fresh tomatoes versus canned. The canned tomatoes do give it a hint of sweetness that I find contrast well with the spices.

However this is your curry, so do as you please.

Cooking methods:

  • Simmer on a low-medium heat for 1 hour on the stovetop
  • Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
  • Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.

If you like curry dishes as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe. Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.

Like this dish, try my “Chicken & Spinach Curry“ it is delicious!! 

If your a CURRY lover like me… Then you will also want to try these dishes below too!

I am so thrilled you are reading one of my recipes, I appreciate every single one of you! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!

 

 

Chicken, Curries, Date Night, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout, Slow Cooker recipes

Indian Chicken Curry

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This Indian Chicken Curry also known as (Murgh Kari) is super quick and easy to prepare and has a great authentic taste. You can make it in your pressure cooker or on your stovetop in under 30 minutes making it a great weeknight meal or a great dish for meal prep throughout the week!

Looking for another great curry recipe? Try my Chickpea Spinach Curry or my Lamb and Chickpea Curry recipes.

Whether you’re feeding a large crowd, or cooking for yourself, this Indian Chicken Curry is a flavorful dish and is sure to earn rave reviews.

Serve it over white rice, brown rice or even riced cauliflower for a flavorful low carb curry. 

What You’ll Need

To make this curry the easy way, your going to want to purchase a pre-made spice mix. Such as MDH Chicken Masala as seen below. You can purchase it through my AMAZON link if you’d like too.

 

Marinating the Chicken

Is a tip to help the recipe taste more authentic as it enables all the flavors to merge into it. This can be done the night prior, by simply dicing the chicken and placing it into a plastic bag along with a bit of oil and the spice mixture.

I tend to choose a more spicy curry goat or lamb dish, however, when it comes to Curry Chicken, this recipe is definitely high up on my favorite list. I learned this dish from  “Chef Vikram Vij” when he was on the food network some time ago and I’ve been making it ever since!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • You can make this dish more spicy, by simply adding more cayenne pepper if desired. 
  • I like to make this recipe at home often because it’s super simple and healthy and doesn’t contain any MSG or preservatives.
  • You can make it in large batches which makes it a great budget friendly dinner option.
  • Add in your favorite vegetables to boost the nutrition. 
  • You can easily make it on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. 
  • It can easily be made vegetarian by adding in tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Cooking Oil or Ghee – This is what you’ll use to saute the chicken, onion, garlic and ginger. It will help brown them and bring out the flavors. 
  • Boneless Chicken Breasts – Chicken is the main protein source of this dish, but feel free to use any protein you enjoy. 
  • Onion & Garlic – These two aromatic vegetables add a great layer of flavor to chicken curry. 
  • Raw & Canned Tomato – You’ll need a mix of raw tomatoes, canned tomatoes and tomato paste for this recipe. Tomatoes add a great color and acidity to curry dishes. 
  • Ginger – Ginger helps give a spicy flavor that pairs well with any curry recipe. 
  • Full Fat Yogurt & Cream – These two ingredients help give the curry a nice creamy tomato sauce. 

Homemade Indian Curry Spice Blend

You can use a premade spice blend or a curry spice blend made from scratch! 

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garam masala
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Dried fenugreek leaves

You can also buy a pre – made Spice Mix as seen below. 

 

How To Make Easy Indian Chicken Curry

  1. In a large pot or into a slow cooker pot add the cooking oil/ghee and turn on the heat. Next add in a large diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes before adding in the diced chicken. Sauté another 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and the onion is tender.
  2. Next toss in the curry and remaining spices and sauté another 2 minutes before adding in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute till fragrant.
  3. Add in the tomatoes and along with the tomato paste.
  4. Next add in the yogurt, cream and stir everything to combine.
  5. Serve hot on top of your favorite rice. 

Pressure Cooker Indian Chicken Curry

If you’d like to make this recipe in your instant pot or pressure cooker, follow these steps:

  • Add cooking oil/ghee into the pot and turn it to SAUTE mode. 
  • Next add diced onion and sauté for 2-5  minutes or until veggies begin to soften.
  • Add in diced chicken breast and sauté for another 2-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Toss in the curry and spices along with garlic and ginger. 
  • Add in the tomatoes and tomato paste, cream and yogurt.
  • Close the lid and seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. 
  • Release naturally or quickly, stir then serve hot over rice.

Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry

You can also make this recipe in your crockpot or slow cooker by following the instructions below:

  • Sauté all ingredients except tomatoes, cream and yogurt in a skillet over medium high heat for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften and chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add everything to a slow cooker including the tomatoes, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, cream and yogurt and stir until fully combined.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours or until chicken is fully cooked through. 
  • Stir everything together and serve hot on top of your favorite rice. 

FAQ

CAN I USE COCONUT MILK IN CURRY CHICKEN?

Yes, you can subsite the yogurt for a thick coconut milk if desired. Check out my popular Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe if you are looking for a creamy and dairy free curry. 

HOW DOES CHICKEN CURRY TASTE?

It’s pretty similar in taste to traditional Butter Chicken with a little more spice. It is creamy and has a great balance of flavors from the acidity of the tomatoes and the deep flavors of onion, garlic and ginger. 

CAN I USE FRESH TOMATOES?

Yes! But you’ll also want to be sure to use tomato paste as it helps thicken the sauce. 

WHAT IS A GOOD LOW FAT OPTION FOR CHICKEN CURRY?

Instead of using cream or yogurt, you can use Greek yogurt or sour cream to help bring down the fat content in this recipe. 

Try out making my easy Garlic Naan Bread Recipe to pair with any of my curry recipes! 

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Notes: If you don’t have “Greek Yogurt” feel free to use “Sour Cream” and skip the actual cream in the recipe if desired for a low fat option.

Also you can use, fresh tomatoes or canned for this recipe.