Rajma Kidney Bean Curry
Estimated $3.95 recipe · $1.98 per serving (US / USD)
North Indian red kidney bean curry in a thick spiced gravy — pure comfort, high fibre.
The recipe
Rajma Kidney Bean Curry
North Indian red kidney bean curry in a thick spiced gravy — pure comfort, high fibre.
Ingredients
- 2 cans red kidney beans, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$3.95 for 2 servings · $1.98 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cans red kidney beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.84 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 tbsp gingerPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 100 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 6g | $0.15 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 2 tsp garam masalaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.17 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $3.95 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Fry onion in oil until deep golden, 8 min, then add garlic and ginger.
- Add cumin and garam masala, toast 30 sec, then the tomatoes; cook 8 min until jammy.
- Stir in the beans with a splash of water and simmer 10 min, mashing a few for thickness.
- Season generously and serve over rice.
Recipe notes
A spoon of yogurt on top adds creaminess if you eat dairy.
Estimated nutrition per serving
420 kcal · 19g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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