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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Black-eyed pea Lobia

Also known as: cowpea, chawli, alasande

Black-eyed pea is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

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Black-eyed pea — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Black-eyed pea — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Black-eyed pea is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Among the friendlier beans — quicker to cook and gentler than chana. Soak briefly, cook soft, temper with garlic or hing as habit.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (rajamasha); pan-Indian tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • curried with tomato-onion masala
  • sundal-style with coconut
  • with garlic tadka (gas insurance)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess in quantity (all legumes)
  • Contraindication: weak digestion (soak and cook well)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Black-eyed pea

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (50g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Black-eyed pea

OlanLunch · 52 min

Olan

Olan is a mild ash-gourd and black-eyed-pea preparation enriched with fresh coconut milk. Vata: serve warm and slightly ...

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