Premium Kashmiri Chitra Rajma – Authentic Mountain-Grown Red Kidney Beans

Description

Rajma Chawal is one of those meals that people have genuinely strong feelings about, and the quality of the rajma makes a bigger difference to the outcome than most people realise. Our Premium Kashmiri Chitra Rajma is the authentic small-grain variety grown in Kashmir’s high-altitude mountain valleys — a completely different product from the larger, uniform-looking rajma sold in most markets.

The spotted pattern — Chitra means spotted in Hindi — is the visual identifier of this specific Kashmiri variety. The beans are smaller and more irregular in appearance than commercial varieties, which is exactly as it should be. These characteristics reflect genuine mountain cultivation rather than standardised agricultural production designed to look good on a supermarket shelf.

When cooked, the difference is immediately apparent. Kashmiri Chitra Rajma becomes genuinely creamy — the interior has a smooth, almost buttery texture that absorbs spice and gravy in a way that larger commercial varieties simply do not. The cooking time is also shorter, which means less soaking time and less time on the stove to achieve a perfectly tender result.

Nutritionally, they are an excellent plant-based protein source, along with complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy, meaningful iron for haemoglobin production, folate for cell function, and potassium for cardiovascular health. Naturally grown without chemical fertilisers in the mountain soil of Kashmir.

Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Features

• Authentic Kashmiri Chitra (spotted) Rajma
• High-altitude mountain-grown — superior quality
• Cooks creamier and faster than commercial varieties
• High in plant protein, iron, and folate
• Naturally grown without chemical fertilisers
• Hygienically packed