Indianstore24 TRS Red Cow peas -500g

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Cowpeas are a very important legume crop in many parts of Asia, Africa, and other arid parts of the world. Our family's favorite varieties of cowpeas are "Old Timer" or "Purple Hull Speckled", "Big Red Ripper", "Purple Hull Pink Eye" and the "Whipporwill Cowpea". As we mentioned in last summer’s entry onFalafel, the concept of deep-fried bean fritters apparently was invented in the Maghreb and taken by Arab traders throughout the Islamic world.

However, it does contain some antinutritional elements, notable phytic acid and protease inhibitors, which reduce the nutritional value of the crop. This recipe is a fine excuse to try various types of cowpeas or any other small pulse, like tepary beans.Schmelz: A receptor-like protein mediates plant immune responses to herbivore-associated molecular patterns. Low-glycemic index diets as an intervention for diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis [Abstract]. Taxonomy and etymology [ edit ] Black-eyed peas, a common name for a cowpea cultivar, are named due to the presence of a distinctive black spot on their hilum.

While the Black Eye Pea (Lobia in Hindi) originated in sub-Saharan Africa, it rapidly spread across Asia and became a staple throughout India and southeast Asia. Insect infestation is a major constraint to the production of cowpea, sometimes causing over 90% loss in yield. The popular red peas used in Kerala is the red cow peas (adzuki beans), although there are other varieties of red colored beans/peas popularly used in Indian cuisine (for example rajma beans which is different from red cowpeas). In particular, they may help support weight loss, improve heart health, and promote digestive health.Early-maturing varieties of the crop can thrive in the semiarid climate, where rainfall is often less than 500mm (20in). It is a South Indian Kerala dish which is commonly enjoyed with rice or rice soup known as kanji (ghanji).