Papdi beans are medium in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in length, and are long, flat, and slightly curved in shape.
The pods are smooth, thick, and pale green, tapering to a point on both ends.
There are typically 2-4 seeds contained in the pod that are white to buff, ovoid in shape, and slightly compressed or flattened.
When young, Papdi beans are tender with a green flavor, and when mature, the beans become woody, fibrous, and eventually inedible.
Papdi beans have a taste similar to green beans with a coarser and drier texture.