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Rajma Masala Spices

Rajma masala spices are a warming spice blend used to season North Indian kidney-bean dishes.

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About Rajma Masala Spices

Rajma masala spices are a seasoning blend formulated for rajma, the North Indian preparation of kidney beans. The blend commonly combines ground spices such as coriander, cumin, chilli, turmeric, and garam masala components, but its composition varies by household, commercial product, and regional style; no single formula defines the name.

The mixture is added during cooking to build a warm, savoury, aromatic flavour in bean gravies and related dishes. It is usually sold as a dry powder or coarse ground blend, ranging in colour from tan or reddish-brown to deeper brown according to its ingredients.

The blend is distinct from plain garam masala, although some versions include it. It is used dry or incorporated into a cooking mixture; heating releases and integrates its aromas, while added liquid disperses the spices through the gravy. No particular formula is specified.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Rajma Masala Spices

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rajma masala

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Rajma Masala Spices nutrition & diet

Rajma Masala Spices nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Spices, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
349kcal
Protein
12.1g
Carbs
30.5g
Fat
14.5g

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Portions & preparation

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Diet considerations

This is a plant-derived seasoning blend by description, but its compatibility depends on the complete ingredient list. Dairy, animal fat, flavorings, cereal-derived carriers, or added sugar may occur in commercial or prepared versions. The kidney beans and accompanying dish should be assessed separately from the dry spices.

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Dietary compatibility

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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.9.4.0_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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