Is Rajma — Kidney Bean Curry safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Rajma — Kidney Bean Curry more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Rajma — Kidney Bean Curry

Red kidney beans in spiced tomato-onion gravy — Punjabi staple, eaten with rice.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Kidney beans K + P bomb. Avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

Kidney beans, soaked
Onion-tomato gravy
Spices

Kidney Beans North Indian Punjabi Rajma Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Pressure cook beans.
2
Sauté gravy.
3
Simmer together.

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