Red kidney beans

red kidney bean · राजमा rajma

Flavor and role

Large red beans that cook up soft and rich. Raw beans contain a toxin (lectin), so they must be boiled hard for at least 10 minutes.

Typical dishes and uses

Chili con carne, rajma curry, Jamaican rice and peas

Substitutes

Replace 1:1 with black or pinto beans.

Storage

Dried beans keep 1 year at room temperature. Soak 8 hours, boil on high heat for at least 10 minutes, then simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Do not cook them in a slow cooker alone.

Main countries

Mexico · India · United States

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10