Food Talk: A makeover for rajma-chawal
The classic combination is delicious, full of balanced nutrition and easy to cook
Updated At : 06:41 AM Sep 04, 2025 IST
Rajma-chawal is a combo dish that is one of the most beloved comfort foods in India. It is delicious, balanced in nutrition and easy to cook. The only problem with it is that familiarity in this case has bred indifference, if not contempt. More often than not, it is likely to be dismissed as a home-style staple. This is not quite true. Ras-misse rajma is a delicacy in Punjab, and in the dhaam of Himachal Pradesh, it occupies a coveted place as madra.
