Socho ek thandi si Himachali shaam… baarish ki halki tip-tip ho rahi hai, aur rasoi se ek khushbu aa rahi hai jo seedha dil ko sukoon deti hai – haan, woh hai garma-garam Rajmah!
Himachal ke gaon-gaon ki rasoi mein Rajmah sirf ek dish nahi, balki ek tradition hai. Har tyohaar, shaadi-byaah ya Sunday ka khaas lunch Rajmah Chawal ke bina adhoora lagta hai.

🌿 Ingredients for Himachali Rajmah

🫘 1 cup premium Kinnauri Rajmah (soaked overnight)
🧅 2 medium onions – finely chopped
🍅 2 tomatoes – pureed
🌶️ 2 green chilies – slit
🧄 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
🥄 Spices: haldi, mirch powder, dhaniya powder, garam masala, jeera
🫕 2 tbsp Pahadi ghee ya mustard oil
🧂 Namak as per taste
🌱 Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

🥘 Step-by-Step Recipe

1️⃣ Soaking & Boiling
Subah uthte hi pehle se bhige hue Rajmah ko cooker mein namak aur thoda haldi daal kar 4–5 seeti tak pressure cook kijiye.

2️⃣ Tadka Banayein
Ek kadhai mein ghee garam karke jeera daaliye. Jab woh crackle kare, toh onions daal kar golden brown hone tak bhun lijiye.

3️⃣ Masala Mix
Ab ginger-garlic paste daal kar thoda bhun lijiye. Uske baad tomato puree aur saare dry masale (dhaniya, mirch, garam masala) daal kar cook kijiye jab tak oil alag na ho jaye.

4️⃣ Rajmah & Masala ka Milan
Ab uble hue Rajmah ko masale mein daal kar ache se mix kar dijiye. Thoda rajmah ka pani bhi daal kar medium flame par 15–20 min tak sim kijiye.

5️⃣ Final Touch
Dhaniya patta sprinkle karke garma-garam serve kijiye with fluffy chawal.

🍚 Rajmah Chawal – The Soul of Himachal

Pahadon mein Rajmah Chawal ka combo ek emotion hai.
✨ Shimla ke pahad, kullu ki ghaati ya chamba ke ghar – har jagah is dish ki ek apni kahani hoti hai.
✨ Bachpan ki yaadein, family ke saath baithe hue lunch aur mitti ki khushboo – sab kuch judta hai ek plate Rajmah ke saath.

🔑 Tips & Serving Ideas

✅ Soak Rajmah overnight for perfect softness
✅ Ghee ka tadka deta hai authentic Himachali taste
✅ Serve with steamed chawal ya phir pahadi siddu for a royal pahadi meal

🌱 Why Choose Kinnauri Rajmah from HimachalBox?

💯 100% Natural & Premium Quality
🌿 Chemical-free & grown in Himalayan soil
🥘 Perfect for authentic Himachali taste
🚚 Direct from Himachal to your kitchen

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