Rājmā[2] [raːdʒmaː] (Hindi: राजमा, Nepali: राजमा, Urdu: راجما), also known as rajmah, rāzmā, or lal lobia, is a vegetarian dish, originating from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of red kidney beans in a thick gravy with many Indian whole spices, and is usually served with rice.

[1] The dish developed after the red kidney bean was brought to the Indian subcontinent from Mexico.

[citation needed] Going further, the Rajma of Chinta Valley in Doda district, a short distance from the town of Bhaderwah of Jammu province are said to be amongst the most popular.

[5] The combination of rajma and rice is generally listed as a top favorite of North Indians and Nepalis.

[4] Rajma is prepared with onion, garlic and many spices in India, and it is one of the staple foods in Nepal.