Red bean / kidney bean / Rajma Salad is an easy & healthy zero oil protein – rich recipe that is prepared with boiled red kidney beans tossed with cucumber, tomato, onion and a few spices. Addition of tamarind water, honey and lemon juice makes it healthier & enhances the taste as well.
Kidney beans are available in different varieties and sizes. We have used small-sized red kidney beans to make this salad. This refreshing salad is a great source of protein, carbohydrate, minerals, vitamins & fibre. This salad is a healthy and tasty treat for weight-watchers.
Kidney bean is a variety of the common bean named for its resemblance to a human kidney. It comes in a variety of colours and patterns, including white, cream, black, red, purple, spotted, striped, and mottled.
Kidney beans are rich in nutrients. They are among the best sources of plant-based protein. They’re also rich in healthy fibres which moderate blood sugar levels and promote colon health. They are also a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as molybdenum, folate, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, and vitamin K1. Kidney beans help in reducing cholesterol so are good for heart health. Due to the fibre content, kidney beans make the people feel full for longer time and avoid over-eating, thus help in weight management.
Method of boiling kidney beans –
Take 1 cup (200g) small red kidney beans, wash it and soak overnight. Transfer to a pressure cooker. Add 1 tea spoon salt, ½ tea spoon oil & 1¼ cup water (the beans should be well immersed in water). Give 1 whistle on high flame then cook for 15 minutes on low flame. After 15 minutes, turn off the flame. Let the pressure of cooker release on its own. Before making salad remove excess water from the beans using a strainer & refrigerate the boiled kidney beans for some time. Excess water of boiled kidney beans can be used in making curry or dal.
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Ingredients –
Small red kidney beans – 1 cup (200g)
Onion (sliced) – 1 medium
Cucumber (cubes) – 1 small
Tomato (deseeded & cut in cubes) – 1 medium
Green chillies (finely chopped) – 2
Tamarind water – 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Honey – 2 tbsp
Black salt – 1 tsp
Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
Chaat masala – 1 tsp
Coriander leaves (finely chopped) – 2 tbsp
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Do remember cooking is an art not a science.
Quantity of ingredients needs to be altered as per the local taste and your personal preferences.
Follow the steps carefully to get the best results.
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