Kidney beans are planted at the very beginning of spring
It is grown in Maharahstra, H.P., U.P., J&K., and NE states covering 80-85 thousand ha area
These beans are a storehouse of protein and an ideal replacement for red meat.
Sprouted rajma for weight loss is crunchy and has a fresh taste that mixes well with onions and tomatoes.
Eat it for lunch preferably as rajma can take time to digest.
Four Types of Rajma:
- Chitra Rajma
-Jammu Rajma
- Red Rajma
- While Rajma
Jammu rajma is a very good source of potassium and magnesium along with soluble fibre and protein.
Grown on the foothills of the Himalayas,
Chitra rajma
is very tasty and excellent source of proteins and vitamins
Red kidney beans are a better source of vitamins, including vitamin K and vitamins B-1, B-2,etc
White kidney beans
also have a higher mineral content
Soaked
Chitra rajma cooks fastest
Rajma Sharmila are
dark red kidney beans
Rose-Coco beans is a close relative of Red kidney beans (Rajma).
Rajma traditionally served for breakfast in Mexico