Rajma Tomato Biryani | How to make Rajma Biryani in Pan

For the second day of Holiday Dishes, I have a biryani that I cooked on a weekend during my kids vacation. Kids love biryanis and if the vegetarian version tastes like a chicken they like it better. I wanted to make with this Rajma as I love lentils in rice combination. We are very fond of Channa Pulao.

The meal was a simple yet so delicious. It surely is a treat to cook during weekends or vacations. I have some chocolate dishes done during the vacation. I have ignored them to have a variety here. 

Rajma Tomato Biryani

Ingredients Needed:

Rajma - 1 cup

Rice - 2 cups

For the Ground Masala

Cloves - 2 nos

Cinnamon - 2"

Cardamon - 1 

Onions - 1 big

Tomato - 2 big

For the Masala

Bay Leaf - 1 big

Onion, julienne - 1 medium

Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp

Green Chilies - 2 nos

Red Chili - 1 tsp

Coriander powder  - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder a pinch

Salt to taste

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

Coriander leaves handful

Oil - 2 tsp

Ghee - 1 tsp

How to make the Rice in Pan

Wash and soak the rice in water for around 20 mins.

Soak the Rajma in plenty of water overnight. Change waters couple of times and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles or till it is softly cooked. Retain along with water aside.

In a mixer, take the spices, onions, and tomatoes and grind to a smooth paste.

Next in a nonstick pan, heat oil and saute the bay leaf along with onions. When the onions turn colour, add the ginger garlic paste, saute well. 

Then add the ground masala and cook on high for the masala to get cooked well.

Now add all the spice powders and combine everything well. When the masala is well cooked, add the boiled rajma. Simmer till the masala is well coated around the rajma.

Next, drain the rice and add to the pan. If using basmati rice, add 3 cups water else 4 cups water. Combine on high and add water and bring to boil.

Cover with lid and simmer when the water starts to boil. Cook for 15 to 20 mins.

If required place this pan on a Tawa and cook for 5 mins.

Serve with raitha.

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