Kashmiri Rajma - Kashmir style Red Beans

A rich and savoury vegetarian dish that usually accompanies rice, vegetable dishes and a few chutneys for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 8 cups cooked red beans
- 1 Tbsp dried ginger
- ½ Tbsp turmeric, ground
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Garam Masala, ground
- 3 Tbsp Kaddi chili, ground (or 3 Tbsp paprika and ½ tsp Reshampatti)
- ½ cup yogurt
- ¼ cup cream
- Salt to taste
- 4 Tbsp butter or ghee
Method
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1
In a large pot, add the beans and enough water to cover them (or the cooking liquid if you cooked them yourself). Add the spices and salt.
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Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken. You can remove one cup of beans, mash them, and return them to the pot if needed.
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3
In the meantime, beat the yogurt and cream together well in a bowl or blender.
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4
Add the beaten yogurt to the pot. Mix well, add the butter or ghee, and mix again. Adjust the seasoning and serve.