January 8, 2018 Leave a Comment
Share Tweet Pin +1Shares 0Kidney beans or rajma is something that is pretty popular in Indian homes, especially in north India. We’re more used to rajma in curries or with rice, but there are plenty of other ideas too! For instance, you can try rajma in a sandwich, veggie quesadillas, minestrone soup or chicken chilli. Today, we’ve got a recipe that’s perfect for winter – hearty and warming – kidney bean soup!! This soup is rich in protein and iron and is a delicious way to add beans to your baby’s diet.
Healthy Kidney Bean Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup kidney beans , soaked overnight
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small tomato finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
Method:
1. Heat a pressure cooker and melt the butter. Add chopped garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
2. Next add the onions and stir fry until they turn soft.
3. Add finely chopped tomato and saute until they turn mushy.
4. Now add soaked kidney beans and stir fry for a minute or so. Add 2 cups of drinking water.
5. Put on the lid and pressure cook for 2 -3 whistles and then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
6. Turn off the flame and let the steam escape naturally. Check if the beans are cooked well, by pressing the cooked beans between thumb and fingers. If it can’t be mashed easily, cook again till done.
7. Either with the back of a spoon or a hand blender, blend the bean mixture to get a soup consistency. It won’t be entirely smooth, but most of the cooked beans should be mashed. If required, add 1/2 cup of drinking water or more.
8. Turn on the flame and let the soup to boil again.
9. Season the soup with black pepper and lemon juice. You may add a little salt if you like; I skipped it.
10. Turn off the flame and serve the soup while warm.
Soaking the kidney beans overnight and washing them before cooking helps to reduce gas and makes the beans easy on the tummy. Vitamin C from the tomatoes and lemon helps the absorption of iron. This soup can be served to toddlers and kids in small quantities either by itself or over some steamed rice. When serving toddlers below 2 years, make sure you blend the soup to a smooth consistency to prevent choking hazards.
Healthy Kidney Bean Soup Recipe
- ½ cup kidney beans , soaked overnight
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small tomato finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
- Heat a pressure cooker and melt the butter. Add chopped garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Next add the onions and stir fry until they turn soft.
- Add finely chopped tomato and saute until they turn mushy.
- Now add soaked kidney beans and stir fry for a minute or so. Add 2 cups of drinking water.
- Put on the lid and pressure cook for 2 -3 whistles and then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and let the steam escape naturally. Check if the beans are cooked well, by pressing the cooked beans between thumb and fingers. If it can’t be mashed easily, cook again till done.
- Either with the back of a spoon or a hand blender, blend the bean mixture to get a soup consistency. It won’t be entirely smooth, but most of the cooked beans should be mashed. If required, add ½ cup of drinking water or more.
- Turn on the flame and let the soup to boil again.
- Season the soup with black pepper and lemon juice. You may add a little salt if you like; I skipped it.
- Turn off the flame and serve the soup while warm.
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