Red Kidney Beans

Local name: Qey Boloqe
Harvesting season:  October-November, June-July
Location of production:
Oromia
Region: West & East Shoa. Amhara
Region: South Gondar, West & East
Gojjam. South Region

Kidney Beans are reddish and brown in color. Like the name these are Kidney Shaped Pulses. Their flesh is soft and creamy. These are available in dried and canned form. These are used in mixed bean salds, stews and polished red kidney beans (Rajma) are used in simmered dishes and these beans have good tendency of absorbing flavors of seasoning and other foods together which these are cooked.

The Dark Red Kidney Beans are medium in size and elongated. The color is dark amber and smooth without marking. The Beans are famous of their deep flavor and smooth texture. These beans are used in most kitchens.