- Soak rajma in luke warm water and put very little baking soda (1 hour)
- After soaking, strain the water, put the rajma in a pressure cooker along with sliced onions, tomato, salt, red chilli powder, cummin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, a pinch of baking soda and water (2-3 cups)
- Put the cooker on high flame for first five whistles and then medium flame for next 5-7 whistles
- Turn the gas off and check if the rajma is cooked. If not, as per your preference, put it on for 3-4 more whistles on medium flame
- Once the rajma is cooked, keep it aside. Heat ghee in a pan and add asafoetida to it. Stir for 2-3 seconds and then pour on the cooked rajma
- Check the salt, garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice