What is Rajma, kidney beans?

Wash and soak the rajma overnight. Then, drain and rinse the beans. Add soaked beans and water to a pressure cooker. The water should top the beans by about 2". Lock in the lid. Turn on heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the flame. Wait till the pressure has dropped, then open and drain the excess water. Let it cook a little. Take a potato masher and mash the rajmato get the desired smoothness.

Boiled rajma
Wash and soak the rajma overnight. Then, drain and rinse the beans. Add soaked beans and water to a pressure cooker. The water should top the beans by about 2". Lock in the lid. Turn on heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the flame. Wait till the pressure has dropped, then open and drain the excess water. Use the cooked beans as required.

Rajma may also be cooked in a pot. Place soaked rajma in a pot and cover completely with water. Add salt to taste. Cook it with a lid on. Once done, remove from heat and drain the water. The cooking time will vary depending on method, quantity, quality and age of beans.

Boiled rajma can be eaten hot, warm or cold, as per one's choice, in various recipes.

To soak rajma beans, first wash them thoroughly, check for any stones and then soak in warm water. It is better to change the water from time to time while you're soaking or cooking the beans. Pouring off the water helps gets rid of the indigestible complex sugars that create gas in your intestine. It also helps to cook the beans thoroughly, until they can be easily mashed with a fork.

Store soaked rajma in the refrigerator in an airtight container and use within 2 to 3 days. Longer storage could cause an undesirable odour.

Soaking rajma does not cause any nutrient loss but makes it easier to digest. Soaking before use is recommended for those with gastric troubles.

After soaking rajma overnight, cover it with a muslin cloth or cheese cloth. Place this in a warm area to induce germination. Once germination begins, the sprouts will begin to grow. Ensure that you keep changing the water. Within 24 to 26 hours, small edible shoots begin to appear. Always wash gently and then use in the recipe. Ensure that you don't expose these sprouts to sunlight.

The tangy Rajma Sev Puri is an off-beat twist to your regular sev puri. Also, the melt-in-the-mouth Rajma Tikki Satay, Rajma Kebab packed with a lot of flavors.You can also make deep-fry rajma tikki and stuff them with mayonnaise, lettuce and crunchy vegetables and make Rajma Tikki Wrap. They are filling and make a perfect on-the-go snack. For people who are lazy to make tikki, can saute a lip-smacking mixture and make this Chatpata Rajma Wrap.