The pigeon pea (cajanus cajan) is a perennial legume from the family fabaceae.
Pigeon peas are both a food crop (dried peas, flour, or green vegetable peas) and a forage/cover crop. In combination with cereals, pigeon peas make a well-balanced meal and hence are favoured by nutritionists as an essential ingredient for balanced diets. The dried peas may be sprouted briefly, then cooked, for a flavor different from the green or dried peas. Sprouting also enhances the digestibility of dried pigeon peas via the reduction of indigestible sugars that would otherwise remain in the cooked dried peas.
Pigeon peas are grown for canning and consumption. A dish made of rice and green pigeon peas (called moro de guandules) is a traditional food in the dominican republic. Pigeon peas are also made as a stew, with plantain balls. In puerto rico, arroz con gandules is made with rice and pigeon peas and is a traditional dish, especially during christmas season.
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- Publish Date 2 February 2019
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