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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Kidney bean

Also known as: rajma

Kidney bean is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Kidney bean — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Kidney bean — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Increases (+2) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Kidney bean is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak overnight, discard soak water, boil hard until completely soft; generous ginger, hing and fat are essential.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • rajma-chawal with ginger and garam masala
  • long slow cooking with tomato-onion base

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess and gas-prone digestion
  • Contraindication: weak agni
  • Contraindication: undercooked beans (lectin toxicity)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Kidney bean

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (177g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Kidney bean

Rajma Pumpkin PotLunch · 73 min

Rajma Pumpkin Pot

Rajma Pumpkin Pot pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm, cook ...

Rajma Spinach CurryLunch · 46 min

Rajma Spinach Curry

Rajma Spinach Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tend...

Kidney Bean Cabbage StewDinner · 58 min

Kidney Bean Cabbage Stew

Kidney Bean Cabbage Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a ...

Kapha Barley Rajma Cabbage StewDinner · 45 min

Kapha Barley Rajma Cabbage Stew

Kapha Barley Rajma Cabbage Stew is a light, warming complete meal composed to calm kapha Vata: add a little ghee and kee...

Barley Kidney Bean StewDinner · 62 min

Barley Kidney Bean Stew

Barley Kidney Bean Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a l...

Kidney Bean Cabbage PotDinner · 50 min

Kidney Bean Cabbage Pot

Kidney Bean Cabbage Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ad...

Kidney Bean Corn Tomato PotDinner · 50 min

Kidney Bean Corn Tomato Pot

Kidney Bean Corn Tomato Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, an...

Kidney Bean Pepper PotDinner · 50 min

Kidney Bean Pepper Pot

Kidney Bean Pepper Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

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