Red Cow Peas

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SCIENTIFIC NAME :

 Vigna Unguiculata

MEDICINAL VALUE :

 Tones the spleen, stomach and pancreas. Helps induce urination and relieves damp conditions like leucorrhea

NUTRIENT VALUE :

 100g of cooked peas provide: 128 calories, 0g fat, 7.5g protein, 25g carbohydrates, 7.3f of dietary fibre, 8 mg sodium, folate, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc

CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :

 Added in curries, upperi, thoran, stir fries etc.

GLOSSARY :

    • English : Red Cow Peas
    • Tamil : Karamani Payir / Thatta Payir
    • Malayalam : Vanpayar / Thattapayeru
    • Telugu : Alasandulu / Bobbarlu
    • Kannada : Barboti Kolai / Alasande / Tadagani
    • Hindi : Lobhia / Bora
    • Bengali : Barbati
    • Konkani : Chevli / Alsandae Sango
    • Marathi : Chavli
    • Oriya : Chani / Bargada
    • Punjabi : Raung
    • Tulu : Lathanae

Recipes with red cow peas:

1) Vanpayar Paayasam/Red Cow Peas Payasam
Vanpayar Paayasam/Red Cow Peas Payasam
2) Tapioca Paratha
Mambayar (Van Payar-Red Cow Peas) Upperi
3) Olan – Brahmin Special
Olan – Brahmin Special

 

Red cow peas, with their rich nutrient profile and medicinal properties, are a cherished ingredient in many traditional Kerala recipes. From curries to stir fries, they add both flavor and nutrition to various dishes.


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    Ajith Kumar October 19, 2024

    Red Cow Peas are used in many Popular Kerala recipes. This page shares great insights into their preparation. You can also explore more Kerala dish recipes and cooking techniques in the Kerala food recipes section.

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