Middle Eastern Rajma Dip: A Creamy Bean Side For Pita Bread

By Devi Poojari

August 23, 2023

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Traditionally made with canned white beans, this versatile bean dip works well with all kinds of hearty beans – rajma, black eyed peas, black beans. Tap to see how to make it.

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INGREDIENTS

½ cup cooked rajma 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ½ onion, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 tomato, sliced ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped ¼ cup pickled onions, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste

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METHOD

Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the red chilli flakes and cumin seeds.

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Once they begin to sizzle, add the crushed garlic and chopped onion to sauté for 3-4 minutes.

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Add the cooked rajma and toss well to combine before seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Add a quarter cup of the cooked rajma liquid or water to the bean mixture and simmer until it thickens.

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Once almost all the liquid has evaporated, take a masher and begin to mash the mixture until it is coarse.

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METHOD

Transfer to a bowl to cool and garnish with chopped coriander, pickled onions, sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm with pita bread.

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