Rajma

Rajma

Red Rajma
Alternative names Razma, राजमा
Place of origin India
Main ingredients Kidney beans
Food energy
(per serving)
 100 grams of boiled Rajma beans contain 140 calories kcal
Cookbook: Rajma  Media: Rajma
Rajma chawal, Rajma served with boiled rice, from India.

Rājmā[1] (Hindi: राजमा) or Rāzmā[1] is a popular Indian vegetarian dish consisting of red kidney beans in a thick gravy with many Indian whole spices and usually served with rice and roti. Although the kidney bean is not of Indian origin, it is a part of regular diet in Northern India. The dish developed after the red kidney bean was brought to India from Mexico.[2] Being a popular dish, it is prepared on important occasions. About 100 grams of boiled Rajma beans contain 140 calories. 5.7 grams of protein, 9.0 grams of fat and nearly 17.8 grams of carbohydrate.[2] Rajma chawal, i.e. Rajma served with boiled rice, is a popular dish throughout northern India.

Some of the best Rajma are said to be grown in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the Jammu region of J&K. Rajma chawal served with chutney of Anardana is famous dish of Peerah, a town in Ramban district of Jammu. Going further, the Rajma of Chinta Valley in Doda district, a short distance from the town of Bhaderwah of Jammu province are said to be amongst the most popular. These are smaller in size than most Rajma grown in plains, and have a slightly sweetish taste.

The combination of Rajma and rice generally lists as a top favorite of North Indians. Rajma is prepared with onion, garlic and many spices in India and it is one of the staple food there. This dish is popular in the Northern India.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Gogji Razma (Kidney Beans with Turnips)". Jagalbandi. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  2. 1 2 "Rajma, rice and calories". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 22 September 2003. Retrieved 2009-07-07.

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