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Trying to Conceive Recipe

Lunch

Rajma chawal with cucumber salad

Punjabi-style kidney bean curry served over steamed rice with a simple cucumber and onion salad. A filling, budget-friendly lunch that provides protein, vegetables and whole grains and can form part of a balanced diet while trying to conceive.

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Portions
4
  • Easy
  • Trying to conceive
  • Preparing for pregnancy
  • Vegetarian
  • Fibre-rich
  • Budget-friendly
  • Iron-containing
Bowl of rajma (kidney bean) curry with steamed rice and a cucumber salad on the side

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Ingredients

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This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Drain the soaked rajma and pressure-cook with fresh water until soft, about 20–25 minutes (4–5 whistles).
  2. Step 2. Heat the oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle, then add the chopped onion and cook until golden.
  3. Step 3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, then the tomato puree, turmeric and chilli powder, and cook until the oil separates.
  4. Step 4. Add the cooked rajma with its liquid, about 1 cup (240 ml) water, and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Stir in garam masala.
  5. Step 5. Toss the diced cucumber with lemon juice and a little salt for the side salad.
  6. Step 6. Serve the rajma hot over steamed rice, scattered with fresh coriander, with the cucumber salad alongside.

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