Rongi / Lobhia / White kidney beans(small)

Well call it what you like, this is one of my favorite dished. Absolutely rich in protein, easy and fast to cook, tastes delicious, smells delicious and brightens up my day :)

So here you go :) What we need: 

1. White kidney beans (small)/ Lobhiya or Rongi - 250-300 gm soaked in water for around 30-45 min

2. Water

3. Onions - 1 large shredded into fine cubes

4. Tomatoes - 3 - cut into small cubes

5. Frying vegetable oil - 2-3 tbsp

6. Coriander (fresh) - 4 twigs cut into small pieces

7. Salt, to taste

8. Red Chilli - 1 tsp

9. Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

10. Kitchen King Masala (optional) - 1/2 tsp

11. Bay Leaf - 1

12. Black whole pepper - 4

13. Cumin Seeds - 1.5 tsp

14. Turmeric - 2 tsp

15. Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Making it is even easier. Take a pressure cooker and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot add cumin seeds, Bay leaf and black whole pepper. Let the whole spices splinter. Once done, add the chopped onions and fry till dark brown. Now add the tomatoes and stir fry on medium heat till the mixture leaves oil. Now add the turmeric, salt, red chilli, garam masala, coriander powder and kitchen king masala. Stir nicely. Add the soaked Rongi with the water into the spice mixture. I usually keep enough water where the Rongi is at least an inch submerged in the water. 

Now close the pressure cooker and cook it for 4 whistles. Keep the cooker closed unless all the steam inside hasn't finished. 

Once there is no steam left in the cooker, open and add the chopped coriander. 

Serve hot with rice or chapatis. Hope you like the dish as much as I do :-) 

Tip: Some people like to add fresh lime juice to Rongi at the end. So if you have a sour tooth, go for it!!!