Rajma has its own blend for the same reason chole does. Kidney beans need a heavier, deeper masala than a vegetable dish would want.

The blend is built to be simmered, not stirred in at the end.

Soak and boil your beans, build the gravy with onion, tomato, ginger and garlic, add the masala and let it cook down until the sauce thickens. Serve over plain rice. Better the next day, as always.

Available at Curry Corner in North Melbourne.