Rajmash (Kidney Beans) being a popular dish it is prepared in almost all the occasions across the region. The agro-diversity of Jammu & Kashmir known for its Bhaderwah Rajmawhich  varies from sub-tropical in Jammu region, temperate in Kashmir region and cold arid in Ladakh region.  The state is endowed with ample natural resources including soil, water, climatic condition, diversity, topography, rich natural flora etc. which are conducive for the cultivation of a wide range of pulses.