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

Ash Reshteh (Persian Herb, Bean and Noodle Soup)Bandeja PaisaChili con CarneGhormeh SabziGitheriLobioSalvadoran Pupusas (Bean and Cheese)Rajma Chawal (Punjabi Kidney Bean Curry with Rice)Jamaican Rice and PeasClassic Ash Reshteh from Dried BeansAsh Reshteh Herb Noodle Salad with Warm Mint OilBandeja Paisa de Lujo with Carne en Polvo and Meaty ChicharrónBandeja Paisa Burrito with Hogao Salsa (Colombian × Mexican)Bandeja Paisa Loaded Fries with Avocado CremaGochujang Kimchi ChiliOven-Braised Lamb Shank Ghormeh SabziGhormeh Sabzi Chicken Pot PieSabzi Crispy Rice BowlBeef Githeri with KachumbariGitheri Chili con Carne (Kenyan × Tex-Mex)Crispy Githeri Fritters with Kachumbari Yogurt DipClay-Pot Lobio with Toasted Walnuts, Pomegranate and Fresh HerbsLobio Tacos with Walnut Salsa and Pickled Onion (Georgian × Mexican)Lobio Toast with Whipped Feta and PomegranateChilli Con Carne Cheese Pie with Jalapeño (Mexican × New Zealand)Pupusas Revueltas with Homemade ChicharrónDhaba-Style Rajma Masala with Ghee Jeera RiceCreole Rajma Red Beans and Rice (Louisiana × Punjabi)Rajma Chawal Crispy Tikki with Mint YogurtSunday Rice and Peas from Dried BeansJerk Chicken Rice-and-Peas PaellaRice-and-Peas Arancini with Jerk Mayo

Updated 2026-10-10