Rajma (Pinto or Kidney Bean Curry)

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Beans, Pressure Cooker
2ozTamarind, * see note
1cBoiling water
2tbFresh ginger, (1 1/2" piece)
3Cloves garlic
1/4cButter, or ghee*
2mdOnions, chopped
3/4tsCumin seed
2Pieces cinnamon stick, (1" pieces)
4Black cardamom pods, * see note
8Whole cloves
1/4tsPeppercorns
2lgTomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 1/2tbGround coriander
1tsGround turmeric
2tsSalt
1/2tsCayenne
2 1/4cPinto or kidney beans, or rajma*, soaked
3cWater
3tbFresh cilantro
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