Answer

Yes, rajma kidney beans are generally allowed in a Jain diet, as long as they are prepared according to Jain food principles.

Explanation

Rajma is a type of bean/legume and is not a root vegetable, so it is not prohibited like onion, garlic, potato, carrot, etc.

However, for Jain preparation:

• Do not use onion or garlic.
• Avoid ingredients that involve unnecessary violence or fermentation, depending on your family or sect tradition.
• Use fresh ingredients and avoid stale food, especially for strict Jain practice.
• Some Jains may avoid certain pulses or beans during specific days, vows, fasting, Paryushan, Ayambil, or personal niyams.

Spiritual Understanding

The Jain diet is based on ahimsa, non-violence. Since rajma is a seed/bean and not an underground root, it is generally acceptable when cooked without prohibited ingredients.

Takeaway

Rajma is Jain-friendly if cooked without onion, garlic, and other non-Jain ingredients. Follow your family, guru, or sampraday tradition if you have stricter dietary rules.