The term CURD BEAN refers to a type of bean that is used in many different dishes. The crossword solutions for this term are SOYA (4 letters), SOY (3 letters), TOFU (4 letters), and CHEESE (6 letters). SOYA and SOY are both derived from the soybean, which is a type of legume native to East Asia. TOFU is a food made from curdled SOY milk, and CHEESE is a dairy product made from curdled milk. All of these foods are made with curd beans, and can be used in a variety of dishes.