Chavli / चवळी / Black Eyed Pea / Vigna unguiculata (L.)
Other Names
Local Name: Chavli / चवळी
Common Name: Black Eyed Pea
Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata (L.)
Status & Habitat
Habitat: Climber
Occurrence: Poor dry areas
Season of Availability: Warmer parts of the year
Geography: Africa, Asia
Method of Propagation: Seed propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Seeds
Can be Eaten Raw: No
Method of Consumption
Raw: No
Ripe: No
Both Raw & Ripe: No
Dangerous Form to Consume: Raw plant
As Food: Eaten boiled in stews, curries, etc.
As Medicine: Its fiber and protein helps maintain cholesterol; can be used to stop growth of cancer cells; maintains gastrointestinal health and weight.
Cooking Method: Eaten boiled in stews, curries, etc.
Preservation / Curing Technique: Need to boil before cooking.
Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: N/A
Souring Agents Required: N/A
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Rich in protein (known as the "poor man's meat")
Medicinal Benefit: Helps maintain cholesterol, stop growth of cancer cells, and maintain weight and gastrointestinal health; rich in protein.
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Its fiber and protein helps maintain cholesterol; can be used to stop growth of cancer cells; maintains gastrointestinal health and weight.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Sabji:
Soak black-eyed peas for 4 hours or overnight, then drain. In Instant Pot, sauté cumin, green chili, onions, ginger, garlic for 3-4 mins. Add tomatoes and spices, cook 3 mins. Put drained peas, water, seal pot. Pressure cook on high for 12 mins. Natural pressure release, add lime juice, cilantro. Serve with roti/rice.
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Chavli / चवळी / Black Eyed Pea / Vigna unguiculata (L.)
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