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Red Kidney Beans Salad /Rajma Salad


Today's recipe is a simple yet easy to make salad packed with protein.Kidney beans aka rajma is low in fat and and rich in protein,minerals and vitamins.As it helps to lower blood cholesterol and aids weight loss,its perfect option for dieting.

Coming to the recipe,I used the basic ingredients and topped it with sliced almonds to give a nice crunch.
All you need is to toss everything with the cooked beans and serve.If the cooked beans is refrigerated then this can be made in a jiffy for a snack or early dinner.Also I added some fresh green peas as my kids love it.Let's move on to the recipe...........................




                                                                    
                                                            
                                          Red Kidney Bean Salad  / Rajma Salad

                                                                  
   Basic Information

   Preparation time 10 minutes
   Soaking time 8 hours
   Cooking time 10-12 minutes
   Serves 3


   
  Ingredients

  
Ingredient
Quantity
Red kidney beans/rajma(soaked)
1.25 cups
Onion(finely chopped)
2-3 tbs
Tomato(finely chopped)
2-3 tbs
Cucumber(finely chopped)
2-3 tbs
Fresh green peas/pacahi pattani
2-3 tbs
Green chilly/pachamilagai(finely chopped)1
Coriander leaves(finely chopped)1 tbs
Lemon juice/yellumichai saaru2-3 tsp
Sliced Almondsas needed
Saltto taste


    
  Method 
  • Boil the soaked kidney beans in a pressure cooker with enough water along with a pinch of salt for 3-4 whistles.Once the pressure subsides drain the water completely and keep it aside.
  • ln a bowl take the beans and all the chopped veggies and salt.To this add the lemon juice,toss it well to blend everything or mix it with a spatula.
  • Top it with some sliced almonds and serve it.



    • The amount of lemon can be altered depending on the sourness of the lemon.
    • Roasted peanuts can also be added for extra crunchiness.
    • Remove the seeds from the tomato and use the skin portion
    • Cook the beans slightly soft.



    Enjoy...................



    s recipe is a simple yet easy to make salad packed with protein Red Kidney Beans Salad /Rajma Salad


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