What do kidney beans look like?

They look like small, dark red, kidney-shaped beans, which we call rajma. They are an awesome source of plant-based protein and complex carbs for muscle recovery. I include them in my meal prep at least twice a week.

They are just rajma—glossy, dark reddish-brown beans with a distinct curved shape. You can find them in any local grocery store or supermarket easily. They expand and get softer once you soak and boil them.

They are those beautiful, deep red beans that make the legendary Rajma Chawal! Raw, they are hard and glossy, but once boiled with spices and butter, they get incredibly soft and delicious.

I used to confuse them with other red pulses when I first started cooking, but they are larger and look exactly like mini kidneys. Don't worry, once you see them side-by-side with other lentils, you'll easily spot their unique curved shape.

They are just raw rajma beans, dark red and shaped like little curved capsules. Don't stress too much if you can't tell the difference at first, just ask the shopkeeper for rajma and he'll give you exactly what you need!

These are the dark red beans we have been eating for generations as rajma. They have a firm skin and a small white eye in the middle curve. They have always been a staple in North Indian households for a healthy Sunday lunch.