Cookbook:Rajma (Sindhi Kidney Bean Curry)

Ingredients

 * 250 g red kidney beans
 * 1 pinch baking soda
 * 75 g chopped onion
 * Oil
 * 100 g chopped tomato
 * 3–4 chiles, finely chopped
 * Salt to taste
 * 1–2 tbsp red chile powder
 * 2–3 tbsp garam masala
 * 1–2 tbsp pepper

Procedure

 * 1) Soak kidney beans in water overnight. Drain.
 * 2) Cover the beans with water, and add the baking soda. Boil briskly for at least 30 minutes until tender. Drain, reserving 100 g of the cooking water.
 * 3) Fry the onions in a pan until golden brown. Add the tomatoes and chiles, and fry until it leaves the oil.
 * 4) Add the beans and reserved cooking water, and cook for 5–10 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in salt and chili powder.
 * 6) Remove from the heat, and mix in the garam masala and pepper.
 * 7) Serve hot with roti or rice.