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Ingredients

• 1 cup Kidney Beans (Rajma) (dried, soaked overnight and pressure‑cooked until tender)
• 1 cup Basmati Rice (rinsed; yields about 2 cups cooked)
• 1 tsp Chaat Masala (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (dry‑roasted and ground)
• ½ tsp Red Chili Flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp Lemon (freshly squeezed juice)
• ½ medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium Tomato (diced, ripe red)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)
• ¼ cup Papdi (crushed just before serving for crunch)
• to taste Salt
• as needed Water (for cooking beans and rice)

Instructions

1. Soak the Rajma

   Rinse 1 cup dried kidney beans, place them in a bowl, cover with plenty of water and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.

   Time: PT8H

2. Cook the Rajma

   Drain the soaked beans, add fresh water (about 3 cups) to the pressure cooker, close the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes. Check for tenderness; beans should be soft but not mushy.

   Time: PT20M

3. Cook the Rice

   Rinse 1 cup basmati rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil, add the rice and a pinch of salt, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT17M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Prepare the Toppings

   While the rice cooks, finely chop the onion, dice the tomato, and coarsely chop coriander and mint leaves. Squeeze fresh lemon juice, and crush papdi in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

5. Roast the Cumin

   In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1 tsp cumin seeds until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then grind them to a fine powder.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Assemble the Chaat

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rajma and rice. Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili flakes, and lemon juice. Toss gently. Top with chopped onion, tomato, coriander‑mint mix, and crushed papdi. Adjust salt if needed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Serve

   Serve the Rajma Chawal Chaat immediately while warm and crunchy. It can be enjoyed as a hearty snack or a main‑course meal.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

60g

Fat

5g

Fiber

10g