Sugar-Free Rajma Sabzi
Discover the wholesome delight of Sugar-Free Rajma Sabzi, a hearty and nutritious Indian dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with protein-rich red kidney beans, this recipe eliminates sugar entirely while relying on aromatic spices and fresh ingredients like ginger, garlic, and green chilies to create a robust, flavorful curry. Slow-cooked to perfection, the tender beans absorb the tangy richness of tomatoes and the depth of Indian spices, creating a satisfying and guilt-free meal. With minimal prep time and simple techniques, this dish is a nourishing, diabetic-friendly option that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or whole wheat chapati. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, Sugar-Free Rajma Sabzi is the ultimate comfort food that’s both heartwarming and healthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Dried red kidney beans
- 1000 ml Water
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 inch Ginger
- 4 units Garlic cloves
- 2 units Green chilies
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
Instructions
Soak the dried red kidney beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Drain and rinse the soaked kidney beans before cooking.
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked kidney beans and 750 ml of water. Pressure cook for about 20 minutes or until the beans are tender.
Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies. Crush the garlic cloves.
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Cook until the onions become golden brown.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts separating.
Add the cooked kidney beans along with their cooking liquid to the pan. Mix well.
Season with salt and garam masala. Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed. Let it simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2490 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.9 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.6 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 27.1 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 4845 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
