Kashmiri rajma
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Also Known as Soaked kashmiri rajma How to select Kashmiri rajma, Kashmiri kidney beans •Kashmiri Rajma curry is extremely popular not just in North India but elsewhere as well. Serve Rajma with plain boiled rice, Cucumber salad and your favorite pickle. How to store Kashmiri rajma, Kashmiri kidney beans Always store dry kidney beans in a dry airtight container at room temperature. Do not store dry bean in the refrigerator. Once cooked, beans can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days and in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. Beans are best used within one year. Health benefits of Kashmiri rajma, Kashmiri kidney beans One cup of cooked kidney beans has 26.2% of your dailyMagnesiumrequirements. Rajma is a complex carb and rich in Fibre which helps inLowering Cholesterollevels. Rajma is rich in Potassium which is critical for those withHigh Blood Pressureas it lessens the impact of sodium. Eating rajma is good fordiabeticsdue to being a fiber rich food. See here for10 health benefits of rajmaand why you should eat it.
Red Kidney Beans
Kashmiri rajma are dark red kidney beans which are known for their rich red colour even after being cooked. True to their name, these popular beans are kidney shaped. Since these dark red beans hold their shape and colour really well during cooking and readily absorb surrounding flavors, they are a favorite bean to use in simmered dishes. It is available in small as well as big sizes. They have a shiny appearance are smaller as compared to common rajma, which are little dull and light in colour. These small red kidney beans are delicious and cook fast. They are sweeter in taste as compared to common rajma and tastes delicious when simmered in tomato and onion based gravy..jpg "What is Kashmiri rajma, Kashmiri kidney beans? Glossary (2)")
Soaking kashmiri rajma is very easily done at home. Rajma soaked are very easy to cook and one can use it instantly. To soak them, wash them thoroughly, check for any stones and then soak it in luke warm water. One is to change the water from time to time while you're soaking or cooking the beans. Soaked rajma can however, be used in any dish of your choice. Soaked Rajma needs special storage, as in one should use the soaked rajma within 2 or 3 weeks of time. Long storage could cause an undesirable odour. It is best however, to store in refrigerator in an air tight container, allowing no moisture or air contact.
Soaking rajma does not cause any nutrient loss; infact helps remove the indigestible complex sugars that create gas in your intestine. Soaking and using further as desired is however is a good option for people have gastric troubles.
Choose from the various brands available in market. Make sure you check for any impurities, stones or debris.Culinary Uses of Kashmiri rajma, Kashmiri kidney beans in Indian Cooking
•Since these dark red beans hold their shape really well during cooking and readily absorb surrounding flavors, they are a favorite bean to use in simmered dishes.
•Kidney beans are gorgeous and versatile beans are often used in chilli, refried beans, soups, and salads.
•Beans require salt, to bring out their full flavor. Adding salt and acids inhibit water penetration and, when added too soon, can toughen the beans.
•Their strong colour, robust flavour and meaty texture make them welcome additions to salads, soups and rice dishes.
