rajma kebab recipe with step by step photos – tasty and flavorful kebabs made from kidney beans aka rajma.

rajma is a favorite in my house. from these pinkish or maroonish red colored beans most often, i prepare rajma masala, which is a staple during weekends. i also make rajma pulao at times. this rajma kebabs is the newest addition in the recipes i prepare from rajma.

these rajma kebabs have a firm texture and not melt in the mouth like vegetarian galouti kebabs. they make for a nice evening snack for kids or can feature in your starter menu for parties or even everyday lunch or dinner. few more kebab recipes on blog are:

1. veg kebab recipe
2. dahi ke kebab recipe
3. corn kebab recipe
4. hara bhara kebab recipe
5. veg shammi kebab recipe

preparation for rajma kababs takes time as we need to cook the rajma beans. you can even make the kebab mixture a day before and refrigerate. then next day prepare the kebabs.

rajma kebabs can be served with mint yogurt chutney or mint raita. also goes well with red chili garlic chutney, coriander chutney or tamarind chutney.

if you are looking for similar recipes then do check:

• vada recipe
• rajma chawal
• rajma sandwich
• veg cutlets
• jammu style rajma recipe

rajma kebab recipe below:

rajma kebab recipe

4.5 from 2 votes

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

rajma kabab recipe - tasty and flavorful kebabs made from kidney beans.

Course:snacks

Cuisine:north indian

Servings:2 to 3

Author:Dassana Amit

INGREDIENTS FOR rajma kebab recipe

(1 CUP = 250 ML)

• ½ cup rajma (kidney beans) pressure cooked in 2 cups water
• 1 medium to large potato pressure cooked in ¾ to 1 cup water
• 2 to 3 teaspoons oil for sauteing onions
• 43 grams onion or ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste or 2 to 3 garlic cloves + ½ inch ginger crushed to paste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder (lal mirch powder)
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoon besan (gram flour)
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice or ½ teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder) - add as per taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons oil for pan frying
• salt as required

HOW TO MAKE rajma kebab recipe

soaking and cooking rajma:

• soak 1/2 cup rajma beans in enough water overnight or for 8 hours.
• next day drain all the water. rinse the rajma beans very well in running water.
• then place the rajma beans in a pressure cooker. add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• pour 2 cups water. pressure cook the rajma beans till they have softened really well. 
• the time taken for them to cook depends on the age of the rajma beans. if they are fresh or new, they will take less time to cook. i pressure cooked rajma for 18 minutes on a medium flame. this takes about 20 to 22 whistles on a medium flame.
• when the pressure settles down on its own in the cooker, open the cooker. mash a few rajma beans and check if they have softened. if not, then pressure cook for some more time.
• drain the rajma beans well and keep aside.

cooking potatoes:

• in another cooker or a pot or pan or steamer, boil 1 medium or large potato. if pressure cooking, then cook the potato in 3/4 to 1 cup water for 2 to 3 whistles.

making rajma kebab mixture:

• when the potato becomes warm, peel and begin to mash it with a fork or masher.
• now add the rajma.
• with a masher mash the rajma beans. keep aside.
• in a small pan, heat 2 to 3 teaspoons oil. add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
• saute the onions till translucent or a light brown.
• now add 1/2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste or 1/2 teaspoon crushed ginger-garlic.
• saute till the raw aroma of both ginger-garlic goes away.
• add 2 tablespoons besan or gram flour.
• saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• then add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder.
• mix very well. switch off the flame.
• now add this sauteed onion + spices mixture to the mashed rajma + potato mixture.
• add 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder or 1/2 teaspoon dry pomegranate powder. you can add less or more as required.
• season with salt.
• mix very well. check the taste and add more salt, spices or lemon juice/amchur powder if required.
• then shape into small or medium sized balls first and then flatten them.

pan frying the rajma kebabs:

• heat 1 or 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. place the kebabs.
• on a low to medium flame, pan fry the rajma kebabs. when the base becomes golden, flip and fry the second side.
• fry the rajma kebabs till they are evenly cooked, golden and crisp.
• remove the rajma kebab in a plate or tray.
• serve rajma kebabs hot or warm with any chutney or dip.

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how to make rajma kebab recipe:

1. soak ½ cup rajma beans in enough water overnight or for 8 hours.

2. next day drain all the water. rinse the rajma beans very well in running water.

3. then place the rajma beans in a pressure cooker. add ¼ teaspoon salt.

4. pour 2 cups water. pressure cook the rajma beans till they have softened really well. the time taken for them to cook depends on the age of the beans. if they are fresh or new, they will take less time to cook. i pressure cooked rajma for 18 minutes on a medium flame. this takes about pressure cooking for 20 to 22 whistles on a medium flame.

5. when the pressure settles down on its own in the cooker, open the cooker. mash a few rajma beans and check if they have softened. if not, then pressure cook for some more time.

6. drain them well and keep aside.

7. in another cooker or a pot or pan or steamer, boil 1 medium to large potato. if pressure cooking, then cook the potato in ¾ to 1 cup water for 2 to 3 whistles.

8. when the potato becomes warm, peel and begin to mash it with a fork or masher.

9. now add the rajma.

10. with a masher mash the rajma beans. yes you need to give some pressure while mashing the rajma beans. keep aside. you don’t need to make a fine paste.

11. in a small pan, heat 2 to 3 teaspoons oil. add ¼ cup finely chopped onions.

12. saute the onions till translucent or a light brown.

13. now add ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste or ½ teaspoon crushed ginger-garlic (about 2 to 3 garlic cloves + ½ inch ginger crushed to paste). saute till the raw aroma of both ginger & garlic goes away.

14. add 2 tablespoons besan or gram flour.

15. saute for 2 to 3 minutes on a low flame.

16. then add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon red chilli powder and ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.

17. mix very well. switch off the flame.

18. now add this sauteed onion + spices mixture to the mashed rajma + potato mixture.

19. add ½ teaspoon lemon juice or ½ teaspoon amchur powder or ½ teaspoon dry pomegranate powder. you can add less or more as required.

20. season with salt.

21. mix very well. check the taste and add more salt, spices or lemon juice/amchur powder if required.

22. then shape into small or medium sized balls first and then flatten them.

23. heat 1 or 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. place the rajma kababs. on a low to medium flame, pan fry the rajma kebabs.

24. when the base becomes golden, flip and fry the other side.

25. fry the rajma kababs till they are evenly cooked, golden and crisp.

25. remove in a plate or tray.

26. serve rajma kebabs hot or warm with any chutney like saunth chutney or mint coriander chutney or pudina chutney or any dip of your choice.