Eating raw rajma is poisonous ......

Rajma is one among most nutritionally valuable vegetable food. They are high in protein, carbohydrates and many minerals while low in fat and cholesterol. But they also contain a protein that can be toxic in high sufficient quantities IF CONSUMED RAW . Rajma contain a toxic protein called phyto hemagglutinin. Now why do the plant is having this toxin? It is known as a pesticide and plants may have produced it to keep their seeds from being destroyed from pests. In humans, if rajma consumed raw, then it will result in severe vomiting and diarrhea. ,which may turn fatal if untreated. But they are not often eaten raw . They are usually dried and require several hours of cooking before they become soft enough to consume. That time, this protein is deactivated and reduced to safe levels for consumption. Don't eat rajma raw.