The black-eyed pea, also called black-eyed bean, blackeye, lobiya, rongi, feijão-frade, Alasandee (Kannada name) or chawli/chawle, Karamani (Tamil) is a subspecies of the cowpea,
According to sources, this was originally native to Africa, but widely grown in many countries in Asia, the black-eyed pea was introduced into the West Indies and from there to the Southern United States, where it is still a widely used ingredient in soul food and Southern U.S. cuisine. The planting of crops of black-eyed peas was promoted by George Washington Carver both because, as a legume, it adds nitrogen to the soil and for its nutritional value.
Traditional use and Famous recipes across Globe
Black-eyed peas is a featured ingredient in the dish called Hoppin’ John. It is thought to bring good luck when served at New Years, so it is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in the American South and in some other parts of the country .
Famous dishes from Andhra includes Guggullu, Alasanda or Bobbarlu vadalu are a savory deep fried snack.
How these are available:
Black-eyed peas are sold dried, canned, and frozen.
Storage and Buying info
When purchasing dried black-eyed peas, choose shiny ones, and store them in an airtight container.
Dried peas can be soaked for 4 to 6 hrs before cooking them in pressure cooker. Other method to cook these super fast when you think on the moment, is dry roast them till they are brown and pressure cook when they are cool
Black-eyed peas, 1 cup (boiled)
Total Fat: 0.63g
Vitamin A (1,305 IU)
*Disclaimer* Information given in this article, is sourced from Internet.
I would like to know more information on this pulse in terms of the Native Name and other interesting facts including the popular dishes prepared from this.
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Updated on 3rd September
Other names used to refer this :
Red Grams in English
Alsando in Konkani
Halasande Kalu in Mysorean Kannada
Choda in Gujarathi
Chawli in Marathi.
Karaamani / Sikappu Thattaipayir in tamil
Vanpayar in malayalam
Chora in Katchi
and also just as Good Eats in English... :)) by Bee of Jungalbandi
Interesting recipes on occasions
Chawlichi bhaaji is served for lunch in pathare prabhu, (a maharahtrian community) weddings.
This is also used by Tamilians in their Velladai, Uppadai prepared for Karadayar nonbu, which I am told is celebrated on 14th or 15th of Feb.
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Some interesting dishes made with Black Eyed Pea/ Alasandalu
Alasandalu Vada / Black Eyed Pea Fritters
Brown Karamani Sundal / Salad
Gongura Alasandalu Pappu / Sorrel Leaves with Black Eyed Pea