Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 5 months ago

How to soak red kidney beans?

My mother-in-law told me I need to properly soak red kidney beans for digestion. What is the correct method and duration for how to soak red kidney beans before cooking?

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Does anyone else get really bad stomach pain and bloating even after soaking them overnight? I always wash them thrice but still feel so anxious about eating them.

Anil Wadhwa Anil Wadhwa Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For diabetic-friendly meals, soaking kidney beans for 10-12 hours is ideal as it reduces anti-nutrients. Throw away the soaking water completely and boil them with a pinch of salt to keep the glycemic index low.

Ritika Sen Ritika Sen Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My family physician explained that proper soaking for 8+ hours dissolves the oligosaccharides responsible for gas. Always boil them at a high temperature to neutralize lectins, which can cause gastric distress.

Usha Vyas Usha Vyas Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I always add a little rock salt to the soaking water to soften the skins. However, if you experience severe digestive issues or vomiting after eating them, please consult a doctor immediately.

Kamala Narayanan Kamala Narayanan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

The classic way is to wash them well, then soak in triple the volume of water overnight. Adding a small piece of ginger or a pinch of hing while boiling helps with digestion.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Soak them for at least 8 hours to get a great source of plant protein. If you feel a bit heavy after eating rajma, a light 20-minute walk really helps clear up any sluggishness.

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I completely understand the worry about digestive discomfort from heavy beans. Taking the simple step of soaking them for 12 hours with a change of water midway helped ease my anxiety about eating them.

Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I soak them overnight to make them easy to digest. Since I have thyroid issues, I ensure my diet is balanced and check my hormone levels regularly with my doctor to keep everything on track.

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