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Ingredients:
1.Rajma(Red Beans) - 1 cup
2.Tomato - 1 pureed
3.Onion - 1large(1/4 finely chopped, 3/4 Pureed)
4.Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
5.Asafoetida (Hing) - Pinch
6.Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
7.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
8.Garam Masala - 1 tsp
9.Oil or Ghee - 2 tbsp
10.Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
11.Salt to taste
12.Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp

Method:
1.Rinse and soak Rajma overnight in water(atleast 6 to 8 hrs).For a cup of Rajma ,add 3 cups of water for soaking.
2.Pressure cook Rajma covered with enough water.keep the stove in High for 10 minutes and in medium for 10 minutes.
3.Take the pressure cooker off the stove and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4.Heat oil in a deep and thick bottom pan.
5.Add cumin seeds, let it splitter.
6.Add chopped onion,let it roast.Then add Ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute.
7.Add onion puree, fry till the raw smell goes.Then add tomato puree,saute for a minute.
8.Add cooked Rajma at this stage with a 1 1/2 cup of water(You can use the water used for cooking Rajma)
9.Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.
10.Bring to boil.Add Garam masala to it.
11.Add asafoetida.
12.If you want to thinner the consistency of curry, add some water.
13.Adjust the taste of salt and chilli as per your requirement.
14.Garnish with coriander leaves.
15.Serve with Roti or Rice.

Tips:
If you forget to soak rajma overnight, this tip will help for Quick soak:
1.Rinse beans.Add about 3 cups of water to a cup of beans.
2.Bring to rapid boil, boil for 2 minutes.
3.Remove from heat.Cover and stand for 1 hour.
4.Drain soak water.
5.Pressure cook beans as per the directions given above.