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Red Beans Rice – Indian Style

February 24, 2010 by PadhuSankar 56 Comments

Beans contain vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates.They are low in fat and high in dietary fiber, proteins, antioxidants and also a good source of iron. Darker colored beans like red beans are very good sources of antioxidants.They help to fight cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Combining them with rice, it makes a complete meal. They are also versatile as they can be added to a number of different dishes. My family loves one pot meals, so I prepare it often. I had lot of fresh red beans with me, so I prepared Red beans rice and served it with onion raitha. Needless to say my family enjoyed it very much. Today we will learn how to make red beans rice following this easy recipe.

red beans riceDecorated with the ingredients used for preparing this rice. Very

happy because my daughter recognized that it is Sponge bob.

Red Beans Rice


Red Beans Rice

 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Rice Recipes
 Recipe Cuisine: Indian
 Author:Padhu Sankar

   Ingredients needed

   Basmati rice- 1 cup
   Small red beans -1/4 cup
   Onions – 1/2 cup chopped
   Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
   Tomatoes – 1/2 cup chopped

   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
   Coriander powder – 1 tsp
   Chilli powder -1/2 tsp
   Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
   Fresh Lemon juice -1 tbsp

   For the seasoning

   Oil – 1 tbsp
   Cloves -2
   Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
   Bay leaf -1

Preparation

Soak basmati rice for 15-20 minutes, drain off water and keep it aside.

Soak red beans (if using dry ones) for 5-6 hours or overnight and pressure cook with a little salt until soft. Since I used fresh red beans, I skipped soaking.

Fresh red beans
Method

Heat oil in a pan and add the ingredients mentioned under seasoning.

Add onions and saute until they become transparent.

Then add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes.

Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked red beans, rice, salt needed, 2 cups of hot water, lemon juice and pressure cook for 2 or 3 whistles. Once the pressure subsides, open the cooker and mix the contents well.

Alternatively, you can close the cooker without weight, once the rice is half cooked stir the contents, put the whistle/weight and simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve Red beans rice with raitha or papads or chips.

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Comments

  1. Priya

    February 25, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Absolutely divine, love always ur presentation, should learn how to present a dish from u..Red beans looks fantastic and fresh..

    Reply
  2. Pari

    February 25, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Hi Padhu. I really admire your skill in presenting your food.
    I love one pot meals, saves time and gives you a satisfaction of eating full.
    The rice is surely a great combo of protein+carbs.

    Reply
  3. 3 hungry tummies

    February 25, 2010 at 10:29 am

    haha so cute!

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  4. Rachana Kothari

    February 25, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Padhu,
    You are so creative and I love your lovely presentations dear. The "Sponge Bob" red beans rice looks wow!!!!

    Reply
  5. Neetz

    February 25, 2010 at 10:46 am

    LOL!!! super presentation and ove the food πŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Jagruti

    February 25, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Hey Padhu
    Rice looks delicious and presentations is excellant!!

    Reply
  7. Deepa G Joshi

    February 25, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    hehhehe..thats so cute..sponge bob rice: love the recipe and amazing presentation..

    http://www.foodlyrics.com

    Reply
  8. Lebouffe

    February 25, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Lovely presentation!

    Reply
  9. Rachel

    February 25, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    This recipe makes me smile. And want a plate of these delicious rice and beans. Thanks for sending it over to My Legume Love Affair.

    Reply
  10. Asha

    February 25, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Great looking rice and beans, nutritious and tasty.

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  11. Anjum

    February 25, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    lovely presentation.Kids love this stuff..

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  12. indosungod

    February 25, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    As always a pleasure to see what presentations you come up with. Those are strikingly red beans. I have never seen them before. I am game for beans any time.

    Reply
  13. Suparna

    February 25, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    hi padhu,
    Ur presentations are wonderful def. attractive for one and all.
    Rice and beans make are rich healthy combo, thanks for sharing the recipe πŸ™‚
    TC

    Reply
  14. Balakrishna Saraswathy

    February 25, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Wht a creative way to presented the bean rice ..looks yummy:)

    Reply
  15. AMA's AnythingVegetarian

    February 25, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    IS that rajma beans?I have always seen them in dry form.Great Recipe

    Reply
  16. A Homemakers Diary

    February 25, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    thats so cute. I guess kids just polishes off your food. lovely recipe and great presentation.

    Reply
  17. PJ

    February 25, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    omg, I always love your presentation so much! the spongebob is so cute and so is the second beans picture. delicious recipe too

    Reply
  18. Happy Cook

    February 25, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    I have never had fresh read beans, love to have the rice right now. delicous.

    Reply
  19. Swapna Sree

    February 25, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    lovely presentation,,,,pretty sponge bob rice looks yummy…..

    Reply
  20. Madhuri

    February 25, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Padhu,
    Like your creativity. Have you taken lessons on vegetable carving? recipe looks yummy.

    Reply
  21. Latha

    February 25, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Amazing presentation….rice looks so delicious.

    Reply
  22. Anncoo

    February 25, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Mmmm…looks so delicious and healthy red bean rice. Love your presentation, so cute! The mouth looks like sponge Bob…haha…

    Reply
  23. Guntur Traditions

    February 25, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    cute decor and comforting recipe

    Reply
  24. priya

    February 25, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    yummy and lovely color, dear…looks so delicious!

    Reply
  25. Swathi

    February 25, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Padhu,

    Here Sponge bob is happy and smile at you.He will be good to eat too.,

    Reply
  26. angee

    February 25, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    Hey padhu,
    nice presentation, surely should have tasted good.. one pot meals are very handy when you are in hurry..thanks dear for the recipe. will give it a try sometime

    Reply
  27. J

    February 25, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    awesome presentation.. loved his lovely tooth

    Reply
  28. Cham

    February 25, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I never seen such a gorgeous color beans so fresh! Hehe I love the teeth u gave for the rice, have u done hotelerie management?

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  29. Dolly

    February 25, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Dear Padhu I'M back and I have been a bit too busy but soon planning to get back into routine and blog..and visit my blogpals. THis Spongebob presentation is PERFECT..even Spongebob would be happy to eat this Red bean Rice. I have 3 Spongebob fans in my house..which includes my husband and 2 kids… Healthy rice and looks inviting..LOve ur Clicks

    Reply
  30. Renuka Bedre - Rao

    February 25, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    this is really nice idea of using beans in rice! very nutritious..n as always such a lovely,cute pic..I always look forward to c your posts n c what new decoration u will be doing!

    Reply
  31. Trix

    February 25, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    I love that the dish of beans and rice can be adapted to so many cuisines and styles of cooking and still retain its essential character. This version looks fantastic!

    Reply
  32. Raje

    February 25, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Delicious and healthy rice recipe and an interesting presentation Padhu!

    Reply
  33. Subhashini

    February 25, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Padhu
    I really apperciate your way of decoration of the recipe Hope i will also learn from you.Very nice recipe and pics

    Reply
  34. Gulmohar

    February 25, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    so cute…my tddler was lol looking at your pic.:-)that's a yummy rice dish

    Reply
  35. kothiyavunu

    February 25, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Nice recipe never tried red beans rice..Thanks for sharing and lovely presentation as always..:)

    Reply
  36. Mythreyi Dilip

    February 25, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Excellent, innovative dish and cute presentation dear:)

    Reply
  37. shahana

    February 26, 2010 at 3:12 am

    Never tried this recipe!!!Perfect presentation as always!!

    Reply
  38. Aparna

    February 26, 2010 at 3:41 am

    Awesome presentation!!!!!!!

    Reply
  39. ARUNA

    February 26, 2010 at 5:30 am

    So nice yaa, is it looking at me in anger that i'm late!!!!! Awesome.

    Reply
  40. Sushma Mallya

    February 26, 2010 at 7:37 am

    Nice and healthy rice,presentation is just too good

    Reply
  41. Rohini

    February 26, 2010 at 10:30 am

    So cute presentation dear… No wonder your kids will always look forward for eat-time! πŸ˜€
    Read beans rice look yum!

    Reply
  42. Cicily Antony

    February 26, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    lovely…and such a happy enthusiastic face u've made thr…kudos…

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  43. Gita

    February 26, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Cute presentation Padu…delicious and healthy rice…looks tasty πŸ™‚

    Reply
  44. Siddhi S

    February 26, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    wow padhu very lovely n unique recipe…vl taste yumm…awesome presentatn

    Reply
  45. Panchpakwan

    February 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Lovely Presentation..Rice looks healthy too

    Reply
  46. Daisy Blue

    February 27, 2010 at 3:51 am

    First time here .. you have wonderful presentations

    Reply
  47. Preety

    February 27, 2010 at 4:54 am

    looks so delicious and perfectly presented too

    Reply
  48. alwayswinner786

    February 27, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Hi Padhu,
    Wonderful presentation and yummylicious recipe!
    Thanks for your visit and I wish a long friendly journey together.
    Your Friend Always.

    Reply
  49. Varunavi

    February 27, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Loved the presentation.

    Reply
  50. PranisKitchen

    February 28, 2010 at 3:51 am

    wonderful blog…
    the presentation is superb…

    Reply
  51. Kavitha

    June 17, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Tried it yesterday. Everybody loved it, my husband, toddler and preschooler. Easy, quick, healthy and moreover delicious…thats what I am looking for. Thanks a lot. A happy mom.

    Reply
  52. Selina Joney

    April 19, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Hi Padhu..have tried many of your recipes and really love them. Esp the kids recipes..my daughter loves seeing the creative displays of food! One ques on this recipe: would substituting black-eyed pea/beans or karamani instead of the red beans work in this recipe? Pl let me know. Thanks so much!

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  53. PadhuSankar

    April 19, 2013 at 6:07 am

    You can substitute any bean seed and follow the same method. Glad to know that you love my website and recipes.Thank you.

    Reply
  54. MonuTeena RecipesPassion

    January 30, 2014 at 6:01 am

    O my my; love the way yyou presented rice πŸ™‚ perfect for kids πŸ™‚ in fact not for kids only, husbands gonna love it too πŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

    Reply
  55. gayathri kollengode

    July 23, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I tried your recipe. Simply divine. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  56. feltra (Raman R)

    January 1, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Padhu,

    I accidentally found a recipe like this but suited for more lazy people like me! I simply add 1/4th or 1/3rd cup of blackeye-peas/redbeans to the 1 cup of rice. I add a little more water (to the rice) than usual for the beans. I also add about 3 tbsp ghee, and salt and pepper. Then I boil and cook it as i would just rice alone. It tastes yummy. Got to try out your method. Will do it soon.

    Thanks for a great website. Keep up the good work!

    Reply

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