How long does Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)?

120 grams Rajma, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 8 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)?

About 157 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)

Name: Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 120 grams Rajma, Soaked; 600 ml Water, For Soaking; 500 ml Water, For Boiling; ¼ tsp Salt; 10 ml Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 1 grams Curry leaves; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; ½ tsp Salt; 30 grams Coconut (Grated); 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Lemon Juice

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

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Rajma sundal, a Tamil snack of pressure-cooked kidney beans in a mustard and curry leaf tempering with coconut and lemon. Mild, serves 4, 35 min plus soaking.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja, Navaratri, Ayudha Puja

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Rajma, Soaked120 grams
Water, For Soaking600 ml
Water, For Boiling500 ml
Salt¾ tsp
Coconut Oil10 ml
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Coconut (Grated)30 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Lemon Juice1 tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	157kcal	628kcal
Protein	7.8g	31g
Carbohydrate	20g	82g
Fat	5.5g	22g
Fibre	8.6g	34g
Sugar	1.2g	4.8g

Method

1
Wash the rajma and soak in plenty of water overnight. Drain and wash again.
RajmaWater
2
Pressure cook the rajma with 500 ml water and 1/4 tsp salt for 6 whistles, until soft but whole. Let the pressure drop on its own, then drain well.
WaterSalt
3
Heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the urad dal, broken dry red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 1 minute until the dal is golden.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetida
4
Add the cooked rajma and the remaining salt. Toss on low heat for 2 minutes.
Salt
5
Turn off the heat. Add the grated coconut, coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix. Serve warm.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander LeavesLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)?: 120 grams Rajma, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 8 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Rajma Sundal (Kidney Beans Sundal)?: About 157 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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