kidney beans indian recipes

History of Kidney Beans(राजमा)

The Red kidney beans(राजमा) are thought to have  begin in Peru. They're part of a larger group called “common beans,” This beans were cultivated as early as 8,000 

years ago. Common beans were spread by migrating tribes and served as an important and main protein source in the diets of the Indians of the Americas.

All about Kidney Beans(राजमा).

The Kidney Beans(राजमा) beans are dried and are available throughout the year. They have a kidney like shape and they're reddish brown in color. They have a 

very strong and good in taste and are used in both hot and cold recipes. It is mostly commonly in Mexican and Indian cuisine to make curries.

Types of  Kidney Beans


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1) Cannellini Beans.
These beans comes from Italy and creamy white in color. It is easily available in canned or dried form in India at leading grocery stores.






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2) Flageolets.
These beans are pale green in color and used widely people in French for cooking.




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3) Red Kidney Beans(राजमा).
These kidney beans are most commonly consumed or used. They are used in making salads, burritos and Rajma etc...

Usage of Kidney Beans(राजमा).


In India kidney beans(राजमा) are also known as Rajma, known by the dish of the same name (Rajma Chawal, kashmiri rajma chawal etc..). Dried beans need to be soaked 

and cooked with care as the outer skin contains certain toxins which are harmful for health. The toxins are removed by boiling the beans in water.

The Canned beans are just needed to be rinsed and reheated before cooking because they are available in the markets are already boiled.

Nutritional Value of Kidney Beans(राजमा).


1. The Kidney beans are a very rich source of many minerals like potassium and magnesium and healthy.
2. The beans contain dietary fiber that helps lowering the cholesterol levels of body.
3. The fiber content also keeps a check on the rising(sloping upward) of blood pressure levels.
4. Kidney beans has high content of protein and helps maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
5. It acts as an energy booster because of the iron content present in it and helps in a better digestion for human body

  Nutritional Value of kidney beans



You Must Know?

The bean with a dark reddish brown in color skin is named after its resemblance to a kidney.
Unlike other beans, kidney beans cannot be sprouted(grow) and consumed.
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