Suresh Kamath Suresh Kamath Asked 4 months ago

How to prepare dried kidney beans?

I bought some dried kidney beans for a recipe, but I'm not sure about the best way to prepare them. Do I need to soak them overnight, and how long should I cook them to make sure they're soft and safe to eat?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Hi! Dried rajma banane mein na, mujhe hamesha darr lagta hai ki gas na ho jaye. Pura raat bhigone ke baad bhi, kitni der boil karna padta hai taaki digestive issues na ho? Anyone else gets worried about this too?

Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Beta, rajma ko hamesha raat bhar bhigo ke rakhna chahiye. Subah uska paani fek do aur fir achhe se dho ke ubalo. Pressure cooker mein 5-6 seeti lagao. Bilkul soft banega. Hamare zamane mein toh aise hi karte the, aur dekho sab achhe se pachta tha.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Arre beti, rajma toh sabse asaan hai. Raat ko pani mein daal do, subah uthke dho lo aur cooker mein ubaal do. Jab tak woh bilkul naram na ho jaye, tab tak. Phir apni pasand ki sabzi bana lo. Swadisht bhi, paushtik bhi!

Rakesh Gupta Rakesh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Dekho, simple funda hai. Rajma ko minimum 8-10 ghante bhigao. Agar bhul gaye, toh garam paani mein 2-3 ghante mein bhi ho jaata hai. Phir pressure cooker mein thoda namak daal ke acche se pakao. Jab tak woh bilkul soft na ho jaye, tab tak pakao.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

For dried kidney beans, the standard method is overnight soaking, followed by discarding the water and then boiling them thoroughly. This removes toxins and makes them digestible. If you have specific dietary restrictions or health issues, it's always best to consult a nutritionist or doctor for personalized advice.

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Pranav Kumar Pranav Kumar Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Namaste. Kidney beans, or rajma, are very nutritious. For best digestion, soaking overnight is key. You can also add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) while boiling. It helps with reducing gassiness. Remember to chew your food mindfully too.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

In our house, my mother always soaked rajma for a full day, changing water once. Then boiled it well with a little turmeric. It always came out perfect. For any specific health concerns, better to check with your doctor, but for cooking, this method works.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, pehle mujhe bhi lagta tha ki dried kidney beans banana kitna mushkil hoga. Lekin bas soaking ache se karna hai, aur fir pressure cook kar do till it's really tender. It's totally normal, nothing to worry about. Just takes a bit of planning.

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