Life Mei Pehli Baar RAJMA CHAWAL Banae Wo Bhi Videsh Mei | UAE DIARIES 🇦🇪

Living in the UAE has been a journey filled with new experiences, but one of the most memorable moments came from something as simple as cooking a traditional Indian dish—Rajma Chawal—for the first time. Being far from home, the craving for familiar comfort food grew stronger with each passing week. Rajma Chawal, a humble combination of red kidney beans and rice, has always been a symbol of warmth and nostalgia, reminding me of family meals back in India.
The process began with a trip to a local Indian grocery store in Dubai. The aisles were filled with familiar ingredients—spices, lentils, and grains that instantly brought back memories of home. Finding the perfect red kidney beans and basmati rice felt like a small victory. I also picked up fresh onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a few essential spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
Back in the kitchen, the real challenge began. Soaking the rajma overnight was the first step, and it already felt like a ritual. The next morning, as the beans simmered in the pressure cooker, the aroma started to fill the apartment. I sautéed onions until golden brown, added ginger-garlic paste, and then the tomatoes. The sizzling sound and the burst of fragrance from the spices created a sense of home that words can hardly describe.
When the rajma was finally cooked and mixed with the masala, I let it simmer slowly, allowing the flavors to blend perfectly. The rice, cooked separately, turned out fluffy and fragrant. As I plated the dish, a wave of satisfaction washed over me. The first bite was pure comfort—rich, spicy, and deeply familiar. It wasn’t just about the taste; it was about reconnecting with my roots in a foreign land.
That day, the kitchen in my UAE apartment transformed into a small corner of India. Cooking Rajma Chawal for the first time taught me more than just a recipe—it reminded me that home is not just a place, but a feeling that can be recreated anywhere with a little effort and love.




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