Pigeon pea

Plants and trees play a massive role in preserving ecological system. It sucks dangerous green gases from the atmosphere and exhales oxygen round the clock. There are en number of plants and trees in this world and most of the plants have different qualities. Living with the plants and trees and watching their activities is an interesting affair. This topic will deal with Pigeon pea which belongs to the family Plantae. These plants were domesticated in India hundreds of years back and have become a food for Asians, Africans and Latin America. The botanical name of this plant is Cajanus cajan.

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This seeds of these plants have become food grain for Indians. In India the name of this pea varies from state to state. But the flavor and taste remains the same. The Indians add these peas in foods after boiling. The name of this pea also varies from country to country, but the taste remains the same. These mind blowing plants were cultivated 3500 years ago in tropical forests. These peas are drought resistance and can grow wonderfully where there is deficiency of rainfall. These peas are extremely popular in many countries. The foods will be more delicious when these peas are added along with variety foods. These peas are considered as both food and Cover crop.

Benefits

• Rich in Antioxidants: Pigeon peas are a good source of antioxidants like zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta-carotene, which are beneficial for overall health.
• High in Protein: Pigeon peas are a good source of protein, providing about 7.5 g per cup of cooked peas.
• Low in Calories: Pigeon peas are low in calories and contain no saturated fat or cholesterol.
• Rich in Fiber: Pigeon peas are a good source of dietary fiber, providing about 7.7 g per cup of cooked peas.
• Good Source of Complex Carbs: Pigeon peas are a good source of complex carbs, which are beneficial for energy production.
• Essential Vitamins and Minerals: Pigeon peas are a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K.

Interesting Facts

Uses Of Pigeon Pea

• These peas are cultivated on marginal land by the farmers.
• The farmers grow these in short and long duration. Many farmers have become rich by cultivating and selling these peas.
• It is estimated that the overall production of peas in this world is somewhere around 4.3 million tons.

Nutritional Value

• Pigeon pea is ingrained with rich nutrients such as choline, magnesium, phosphorous,zinc, protein and other such vitamins.
• These high nutrient peas also have essential amino acids which is good for overall health.