In recent times, cowpeas have gained more popularity amongst consumers and researchers worldwide as a result of their beneficial anti-diabetic properties. A 2018 study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agricultureshows that a meal comprising of cowpea has a reduced calorific value, which helps in improving glucose regulation in people with diabetes. [8] May Improve Circulatory Health a b c National Research Council (2006). "Cowpea". Lost Crops of Africa: Volume II: Vegetables. Washington DC: The National Academies Press. pp.104–117. doi: 10.17226/11763. ISBN 978-0-309-10333-6. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook in medium to high heat until the steam comes and then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 12 minutes or until 3 whistles have come. (Make sure you are correctly following all the guidelines while using the pressure cooker including the use of safety valve, as these guidelines are important for the purpose of safety while using pressure cooker). Zafar, M. I., et al. (2019). Low-glycemic index diets as an intervention for diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis [Abstract].

There are many types of peas, each with its own nutritional value, but generally speaking, peas are an excellent source of plant protein. Beans are a diabetes super food. The American Diabetes Association advises people with diabetes to add dried beans or no-sodium canned beans to… READ MORE Peas are a rich source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body against cancer. A 2017 study into green peas found that high levels of phytochemical substances in peas, including isoflavones, lectins, and saponins, helped prevent and inhibit cancer. Protects against heart disease The preparatory work is over. We now haveBalti,Tandoori, andGreenMasala Pastes plusBalti Garam Masala and Aromatic Salt. We can now assemble our feast. Boulter, D.; Gatehouse, A. M. R.; Hilder, V. (1989). "Use of cowpea trypsin inhibitor (CpTI) to protect plants against insect predation". Biotechnology Advances. 7 (4): 489–497. doi: 10.1016/0734-9750(89)90720-9. PMID 14542987.All types of peas are rich in dietary fiber, which can improve gut health by making stools softer and easier to pass. The USDA recommends a daily intake of around 25 g of dietary fiber for women and 38 g of fiber for men. Currently, Americans are only averaging around half of this daily intake.

Kang, Jung Koo; Pittendrigh, Barry R.; Onstad, David W. (2013). "Insect resistance management for stored product pests: a case study of cowpea weevil (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)". Journal of Economic Entomology. 106 (6): 2473–2490. doi: 10.1603/ec13340. PMID 24498750. S2CID 21508673. Capinera, John. "EENY223/IN380: Cowpea Curculio, Chalcodermus aeneus Boheman (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)". University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences . Retrieved 15 June 2023.You can use freshly grated, crushed or minced garlic for this recipe or you can also use dry garlic flakesor use garlic powderwhich is an easy option. Heat oil in a pan and add the fenugreek leaves (methi) followed by one green chilli, slit. Once they sizzle, add the onions and fry until translucent, then add the garlic paste. Stir fry for a few minutes then add the tomato paste and the turmeric, cumin and coriander powders. Fry for a little while, then add the drained cow-peas and cook them in the tomato paste for a minute or two. Then add the blended tomatoes, remaining green chilli and the salt. Now, add the squeezed coconut to the mixer grinder again. Add one cup of water and grind it again. Extract the coconut milk from this paste. This is “Thin Milk” which we are going to add at first while making the olan. The cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia. It requires very few inputs, as the plant's root nodules are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making it a valuable crop for resource-poor farmers and well-suited to intercropping with other crops. The whole plant is used as forage for animals, with its use as cattle feed likely responsible for its name.

This can be considered as a base recipe and you can add a variety of other ingredients or spices to it. Any greens like spinach, kale or chard will be a wonderful addition to this. D'Andrea; etal. (2007). "Early domesticated cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata) from Central Ghana". Antiquity. 81 (313): 686–698. doi: 10.1017/S0003598X00095661. S2CID 161301311. Ensminger, Marion; Ensminger, Audrey (1993). Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia. Florida: CRC Press. p.2363. ISBN 978-0-8493-8980-1. a b c d e Gonçalves, Alexandre; Goufo, Piebiep; Barros, Ana; Domínguez‐Perles, Raúl; Trindade, Henrique; Rosa, Eduardo A. S.; Ferreira, Luis; Rodrigues, Miguel (2016). "Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata L. Walp), a renewed multipurpose crop for a more sustainable agrifood system: nutritional advantages and constraints". Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 96 (9): 2941–2951. Bibcode: 2016JSFA...96.2941G. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7644. ISSN 1097-0010. PMID 26804459.It was not the only nutritional mistake made by Mr. Washington either. He was convinced that the tomato was poisonous and unfit for humans. But this did not stop his slaves or his poorer, but healthier neighbors from adding both crops to theirdiets. Olowe, T.; Dina, S.O.; Oladiran, A.O.; Olunuga, B.A. (1987). "The control of weed, pest and disease complexes in cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) by the application of pesticides singly and in combination". Crop Protection. 6 (4): 222–225. doi: 10.1016/0261-2194(87)90042-1. Oyeleke, O. A.; Morton, I. D.; Bender, A. E. (1985). "The use of cowpeas ( Vigna unguiculata) in improving a popular Nigerian weaning food". The British Journal of Nutrition. 54 (2): 343–347. doi: 10.1079/bjn19850119. ISSN 0007-1145. PMID 4063322. S2CID 17382544. These beneficial bacteria not only support digestive health but also have been shown to reduce inflammation, enhance immune function, and reduce cholesterol levels ( 11). Enhance heart health

Pearl onions are recommended for this recipe to get that slightly sweet onion flavor. If you absolutely don't have pearl onions, you can substitute shallots for it. The red cowpeas thoran recipe made using red cow peas, fresh coconut and spices is popularly served as a side dish in Kerala for lunch and dinner along with rice or kanji ( where kanji is rice with some water, which is kind of traditional rice soup). You can buy red cowpea plant seeds here which you can germinate in your gardenPasquet, R. S. (1999). "Genetic relationships among subspecies of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. based on allozyme variation". Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 98 (6–7): 1104–1119. doi: 10.1007/s001220051174. S2CID 38331950. You can also make payar curry recipes (peas curry recipes) without coconut also but here we discuss about red cowpeas/vanpayar curry recipe Kerala style where coconut is used.