Description
An excellent Legume that helps in stabilizing blood glucose level as it is good source of soluble fibre and low on glycemic index .
Rajma is popularly known as kidney bean. This unique bean is shaped like a kidney and has a strong flavor with powdery texture. It is dried having reddish brown color. Rajma are known for their strong nutty flavor and musky aroma. Some of the best rajma are said to be grown in Jammu.
Rajma is extremely popular and special preparation of Punjabi cuisine, it goes well with rice or what is popularly known as rajma chawal, a favorite of any Indian.
Rajma beans are fully loaded with amino acids and proteins, in addition to these; it consists of carbohydrates, dietary fiber both soluble and insoluble, fatty acids, and minerals like magnesium, molybdenum, potassium, sodium, copper, iron, phosphorous, and vitamins such as Vitamin B complex constituents, Vitamin K and other traces of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.
They are dark red in color and are highly flavored. These beans hold their shape really well during cooking and absorb flavors easily, they are the favorite beans used for simmered dishes. They are available in small as well as big sizes.
Culinary uses:
- Boiled rajma are best to use as healthy sprouts or combination with other sprouts and also brought in use for making many types of healthy salads.
- Rajma curry is extremely popular dish not only in north India but elsewhere too.
- Kidney beans are versatile beans and are hence used in chilly, refried beans, soups and salads.
- Their strong color, robust flavor and meaty texture enhance the flavors and aroma of salads, soups and rich dishes.
- It is very important to soak rajma overnight before bringing them into use as this ultimately brings nice aroma to the gravy.
- Boiled kidney beans can be used for making variety of rice recipes.
- One has to change the water from time to time while you’re soaking or cooking the beans. Pouring off the water helps get rid of the indigestible complex sugars that create gas in your intestine. It also helps to cook the beans thoroughly.
- Before you cook them, pick through the beans and remove any stones, broken beans, or other bits of debris.
