Rajma Masala

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (300 g) kidney beans (light or dark)
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 large onion (~350 g)
• 2 tbsp ginger (~15 g, or 2 inches)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 small green chilies (see note)
• 2 cups diced tomatoes (~550 g, fresh or canned)
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder (or paprika - see note)
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp fenugreek
• 1 clove
• 1 tsp garam masala (or to taste)
• ¼ cup cream (optional - see note)
• salt (to taste)
• cilantro or dried methi (optional)
• cooked basmati rice