Rajma is a very popular dish from the North Indian cuisine made of red kidney beans. The kidney beans is also known as the chilli bean and its dark red in color and the visually resemblance the shape of a kidney. It is sometimes also known as red bean. The red kidney bean is actually not of Indian origin but native to the New World – Central Mexico and Guatemala. The Spaniards and the Portuguese brought the bean back to Europe. The dry seeds were most valuable source of protein for sailors, and ships soon carried the kidney bean to Africa and Asia.The term "kidney bean" refers to the shape of the bean, but it is also true that Native Americans used the bean to treat a variety of kidney and bladder complaints. The bean paste was a vital ingredient in ointments for rheumatism, sciatica, eczema and common skin infections. Red kidney beans which are called asRajma in Hindi and Punjabi are an integral part of the cuisine in northern region of India. Red kidney beans are used in New Orleans and much of southern Louisiana for the classic Monday Creole dish of red beans and rice. The smaller, darker red beans are also used, particularly in Louisiana families with a recent Caribbean heritage. They are a common ingredient in chili con carne. Small kidney beans used in La Rioja, Spain, are called Caparrones. Kidney beans and other beans such as pinto beans, navy beans and black beans are known scientifically as Phaseolus vulgaris. They spread throughout South and Central America as a result of migrating Indian traders who brought kidney beans with them from Peru. In the 15th century, beans were introduced into Europe by the Spanish explorers returning from their voyages to the New World. Subsequently, Spanish and Portuguese traders introduced kidney beans into Africa and Asia
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