🍛🤍 “Rajma Chawal – a bowl of pure comfort, desi love, and soulful flavors that feel like home.” ✨
Rajma Chawal is pure comfort on a plate ❤️🍛 Slow-cooked rajma in rich, spiced gravy paired with hot steamed rice creates a soulful, homely meal that brings warmth, nostalgia, and desi love in every bite. Simple, satisfying, and forever timeless 🍚✨
Sonakshi Goswami🌻
1/24/20262 min read


🍛 PIKS Rajma Chawal
Desi comfort, soulful flavors & authentic masala magic ✨🇮🇳
Rajma Chawal becomes truly special when made with the right spices — and that’s where PIKS Spices make all the difference ❤️✨ This classic North Indian comfort meal transforms into a rich, aromatic, restaurant-style experience with the bold flavors of PIKS Rajma Masala, PIKS Haldi, PIKS Lal Mirch, and PIKS Garam Masala 🌶️🌿 Slow-cooked rajma in thick, creamy gravy paired with steaming hot rice creates a dish that feels like home, love, and tradition in every bite 🍛🍚 Whether it’s Sunday lunch, family dinner, or a festive meal, this PIKS-style Rajma Chawal is pure desi happiness on a plate 😍✨
🧡Ingredients for Rajma (Serves 4)
For soaking & boiling:
Rajma (kidney beans) – 1 cup 🫘
Water – for soaking & boiling 💧
Salt – 1 tsp 🧂
For gravy:
Oil / ghee – 2 tbsp 🧈
Bay leaf – 1 🍃
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp 🌿
Cinnamon – 1 small stick
Cloves – 2
Onion – 2 medium, finely chopped 🧅
Ginger-garlic paste – 1½ tbsp 🧄
Green chilli – 1 (optional) 🌶️
Tomato puree – 1½ cups 🍅
PIKS Haldi Powder – ½ tsp 💛
PIKS Lal Mirch Powder – 1 tsp ❤️
PIKS Rajma Masala – 1½ tsp 🌶️✨
Coriander powder – 1 tsp 🌿
Salt – to taste 🧂
PIKS Garam Masala – 1 tsp ✨
Fresh coriander – for garnish 🌿
Rajma water – as needed 💧
🍚 Ingredients for Chawal (Rice)
Basmati rice – 1½ cups 🍚
Water – 3 cups 💧
Salt – ½ tsp 🧂
Ghee – 1 tsp (optional) 🧈
🥘 Method – PIKS Rajma (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Soak the Rajma 🫘
Wash and soak rajma in enough water for 8–10 hours or overnight for soft texture.
2️⃣ Pressure Cook 🔥
Cook soaked rajma with salt and water for 6–7 whistles until soft and creamy. Keep the water aside.
3️⃣ Tadka Base 🌿
Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves. Let them release aroma ✨
4️⃣ Onion Masala 🧅
Add onions and sauté till golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli. Cook till fragrant 😍
5️⃣ Tomato Magic 🍅
Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates and masala thickens.
6️⃣ PIKS Spice Power 🌶️🔥
Add:
PIKS Haldi Powder 💛
PIKS Lal Mirch Powder ❤️
PIKS Coriander powder 🌿
PIKS Rajma Masala ✨
Mix well and cook 2–3 minutes for full flavor release.
7️⃣ Add Rajma
Add boiled rajma with its water. Mix well and lightly mash a few beans for creamy gravy texture.
8️⃣ Slow Cook 🕯️
Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes on low flame for deep, rich taste.
9️⃣ Final Touch ✨
Add PIKS Garam Masala, fresh coriander, and a little butter (optional) for restaurant-style finish 🧈🌿
🍚 Method – Chawal
1️⃣ Wash rice well and soak for 20 minutes 🍚
2️⃣ Boil water, add rice, salt, and ghee 🧈
3️⃣ Cook till soft and fluffy
4️⃣ Drain excess water and fluff gently ✨
💡 Pro Tips ✨
Overnight soaking = soft, creamy rajma 🫘
Slow cooking = deep authentic flavor 🔥
Slight mashing = thick gravy texture 😍
Butter finish = premium restaurant taste 🧈
Best taste after resting 15 minutes ❤️
❤️ Serving Style
Serve hot PIKS Rajma with steamed basmati rice 🍛🍚
Add onion salad 🧅, lemon wedges 🍋, and green chutney 🌿
Perfect for lunch, dinner, family meals, and Sunday comfort food 🏡✨
Thank You💗
