Anil Kumar Anil Kumar Asked 8 months ago

How long to soak kidney beans?

Planning to make rajma chawal for dinner tonight, it's a family favorite. Just wondering, how long do you usually soak kidney beans for? Sometimes they turn out a bit hard.

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Ajay Singh Ajay Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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For kidney beans, overnight soaking is a must, bhai. Like 8-10 hours. It makes them softer, cooks faster, and helps reduce gas. Don't skip this step, it's essential for good rajma.

Anu Sharma Anu Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey! Don't stress too much about kidney beans. Just soak them overnight, like 8-10 hours, and you're good! If you're in a hurry, a quick soak (boil for a few mins, then soak for an hour) also works, but overnight is always better for digestion. Happy cooking!

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

For kidney beans, the standard recommendation is 8-12 hours of soaking to improve digestibility and reduce cooking time. This is common culinary knowledge. But generally, for health advice, don't trust random internet tips; always verify with a doctor or certified nutritionist, especially if it's about consuming new things.

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Uh, hi. So if I forget to soak them overnight, is there a faster way? Like, can you soak them for just a few hours and then cook them for longer? Or does that not really work for reducing the gas problem?

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Aditya Kadam Aditya Kadam Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yaar, kidney beans ko toh definitely overnight soak karna padta hai, actually. Like 8-12 hours, warna they take forever to cook and also, you know, gas issues ho jaate hain. Fridge mein rakhna if it's warm.

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