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    Rajma pulao | Rajma biryani | Kidney beans pulao

    March 2, 2025 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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    one pot rajma BIRYANI

    Flavorful pressure cooker rajma biryani is one-pot, protein-rich spicy pulao. Perfect for a weekday meal. It is also a tasty main course for get-togethers, dinner parties, etc.

    Cook Rajma first

    Soaking rajma overnight helps for perfect cooking. If kidney beans are not soaked well, they might not cook properly. Always cook Rajma with enough water and salt make sure it perfectly cooked then prepare Rajma pulao. Cooking Rajma along with rice wont work

    Can I skip coconut milk?

    Coconut milk is optional but it gives an aromatic flavor to the rice so I would highly recommend it.

    Can I use coconut instead of coconut milk?

    Yes, in that case,e grind coconut, then make pula,o but flavor and texture might vary

    CAN I skip BIRYANI MASALA

    Yes, but in that case add extra masala powders accordingly. 

    RICE FOR PULAO

    I have used basmati rice, but you can use any variety of rice of your choice. Adjust the water accordingly.

    SHOULD I SOAK RICE?

    I soaked the rice. Adjust the soaking time according to the variety of rice you use.

    CAN I skip ghee and make a vegan one pot kidney bean rice?

    Ghee gives amazing flavor to the kidney bean biryani so I prefer using ghee. If you are planning to make it vegan, skip ghee.

    Can I skip curd?

    Yes, but in that case add tomatoes accordingly

    SIDE DISH FOR Rajma pilaf

    Biryani goes well with  gutti vankaya kura, kathirikai chops, plain kurma,  mirchi salan, and raita

    CAN I COOK instant pot rajma biryani?

    Yes, for the instant pot version avoid soaking the rice.  Cook Rajma first. Follow rest of steps and pressure cook for 4 minutes

    VARIETY RICE

    PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES

    Protein-rich rice

    Ingredients

    To soak rice

     1/2 cup basmati rice

    water to soak

    Kidney beans pulao

    1 tablespoon ghee

    1 clove

    small piece of cinnamon

    Bay leaf

    1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

    1/2 tablespoon biryani masala

    Required salt

    1/2 teaspoon garam masala

    1/4 cup coconut milk

    coriander  leaves few

    3/4 cup water

    1/4 cup onion

    How to make pressure cooker Rajma pulao with step-by-step pictures

    cook rajma

    • Soak rajma overnight, then pressure cook with enough water and salt for rajma

    Soak rice

    •  wash and soak for 15 minutes

    Rajma Biryani in cooker

    • First, add ghee to the pressure cooker

    • Turn on the stove to medium flame and heat
    • Add cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, clove, and fennel seeds; splutter

    • add onion, and ginger garlic paste; mix well and saute till onion turns translucent

    • Furthermore, add biryani masala, garam masala, required salt, and cooked rajma; quick mix 

    • add curd; saute for a minute

    • Add rice and mix well

    • Furthermore add coconut milk,  and water; bring to boil

    • add sesame oil; mix gently and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan

    • pressure cook for two whistles; turn off the stove
    • After the pressure subsides naturally, open the cooker
    • Gently fluff the rice

    Rajma pulao

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    Ingredients

    To soak rice

    • 1/2 cup basmati rice
    • water to soak

    Kidney beans pulao

    • 1 tablespoon ghee
    • 1 clove
    • small piece of cinnamon
    • Bay leaf
    • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 1/2 tablespoon biryani masala
    • Required salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1/4 cup coconut milk
    • coriander leaves few
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 1/4 cup onion

    Instructions

    cook rajma

    • Soak rajma overnight, then pressure cook with enough water and salt for rajma

    Soak rice

    • wash and soak for 15 minutes

    Rajma Biryani in cooker

    • First, add ghee to the pressure cooker
    • Turn on the stove to medium flame and heat
    • Add cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, clove, and fennel seeds; splutter
    • add onion, and ginger garlic paste; mix well and saute till onion turns translucent
    • Furthermore, add biryani masala, garam masala, required salt, and cooked rajma; quick mix
    • add curd; saute for a minute
    • Add rice and mix well
    • Furthermore add coconut milk, and water; bring to boil
    • add sesame oil; mix gently and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
    • pressure cook for two whistles; turn off the stove
    • After the pressure subsides naturally, open the cooker
    • Gently fluff the rice

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