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Chavli / चवळी / Black Eyed Pea / Vigna unguiculata (L.)

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

Tribal Recipe: 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.