Daivik’s Organic White Eye Cow Pea also known as Southern peas or field pea is a small, white, kidney shaped beans with cream white skin and blunt ends. It belongs to the family of cow peas and is drought tolerant, bushy beans that grow efficiently in a wide range of soil conditions, most efficiently in sandy soils. They do not have a noticeable eye as in black eyed peas. Potassium content of white eye peas counters the adverse effects of sodium on the heart and also decreases the blood pressure. Its copper and iron content take part in the production of blood cells and aids anemic patients. It is an incredible source of essential minerals.
Usage :
White eye cow pea should be soaked for four to five hours and can be pressure cooked to obtain a softer texture. It is very versatile, delicious and can be cooked with mustard, greens and served with rice. It is one of the staples and employed in stews and sabzi.
Did You Know ?
This pea was domesticated initially in Africa and later came into existence in India due to invasion of traders.
Improves digestion
Aids sleep disorders
Manages diabetes
Contains good amounts of dietary fiber
Excellent source of B-complex vitamins
Contains thiamin, pantothenic, riboflavin for maintaining a sound body
It is the highest folate containing field beans
Very good source of potassium
Nutrients
Nutritional Values per 100g
Energy
336 kcal
Carbohydrates
60.03g
Protein
23.52g
Total Fat
1.26g
Cholesterol
0g
Dietary Fiber
10.6g
Why Daivik?
Because every one of us deserves a healthy balanced life.
Daivik’s Organic White Eye Cow Pea also known as Southern peas or field pea is a small, white, kidney shaped beans with cream white skin and blunt ends. It belongs to the family of cow peas and is drought tolerant, bushy beans that grow efficiently in a wide range of soil conditions, most efficiently in sandy soils. They do not have a noticeable eye as in black eyed peas. Potassium content of white eye peas counters the adverse effects of sodium on the heart and also decreases the blood pressure. Its copper and iron content take part in the production of blood cells and aids anemic patients. It is an incredible source of essential minerals.
Usage :
White eye cow pea should be soaked for four to five hours and can be pressure cooked to obtain a softer texture. It is very versatile, delicious and can be cooked with mustard, greens and served with rice. It is one of the staples and employed in stews and sabzi.
Did You Know ?
This pea was domesticated initially in Africa and later came into existence in India due to invasion of traders.
