Let's talk about aloo rajma, the ultimate comfort food pair: hearty, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. This homely dish of creamy rajma (red kidney beans) and tender aloo (potatoes) in the thick, spiced gravy is loaded with bold earthy flavors. Whether making it for a weeknight dinner or lazy weekend gorging, aloo rajma is the type of dish that warms one's heart, as well as tummy. A classic aloo rajma recipe begins by soaking and cooking rajma until perfectly soft and buttery. Meanwhile, the magic happens with a masala base—think saut ed onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic cooked down with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder for that signature kick. Add the chunks of boiled potato and cooked rajma together into this masala so that these two are well incorporated and its flavors come in rich luscious gravy; at last, top with a dollop of fresh coriander and squeeze lemon juice. What's not to love about this irresistibly versatile aloo rajma? Serve over fluffy steamed rice to evoke an authentic rajma-chawal experience, or make neat scoops of soft rotis or buttery naan. Add that extra indulgence with yogurt on the side or papad crunch. Hearty, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, aloo rajma is the kind of dish that feels like comfort. Ready to simmer and savor?

• 1 cup rajma
• 2 potato
• 2 green chillies
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves
• 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
• Powdered spices-cumin powder cumin powder1/4 tbsp
• 1/2 tbsp garam masala
• 1/2 tbsp amchur
• 1 tbsp gram flour
• Salt
• Oil

• Aloo rajma is the hearty, comforting dish that's an unbeatable combo of kidney beans and potatoes spiced to perfection.
• Whether it's a weeknight dinner or a festive spread, this dish has all the vibes to make your meal unforgettable.
• Here's the ultimate aloo rajma recipe to get you cooking!
• Start by cooking 1 cup of soaked rajma (large kidney beans) in a pressure cooker with water and a pinch of salt until they're soft and buttery.
• Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, boil and peel 2 potatoes (aloo), then mash them lightly, leaving some chunks for texture.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rajma and mashed potatoes.
• Toss in 2 finely chopped green chilies, 1/4 cup coriander leaves, 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon coriander powder, 1/4 tablespoon cumin powder, 1/2 tablespoon garam masala, and 1/2 tablespoon amchur (dry mango powder).
• Add salt to taste and mix well.
• To bind everything together, add 1 tablespoon roasted gram flour (besan) and knead the mixture until it holds its shape.
• Shape the mix into small patties or tikkis.
• Heat a skillet with a drizzle of oil and shallow-fry the patties until golden and crispy on both sides.
• Serve your aloo rajma patties hot with a side of green chutney, yogurt, or even as a filling for wraps or burgers.
• These flavorful bites are versatile, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
• Packed with bold spices and homely vibes, this recipe of aloo rajma is sure to become your new favorite! Ready to mash, mix, and savor? Let's dive in!