pigeonpeas
Dal makhani ingredient
Pigeonpeas are legumes from a tropical shrub, widely cultivated in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.
The seeds are eaten fresh, dried, or split into dal.
They're a staple protein source in many cuisines: rice and pigeonpeas is a Caribbean classic.
Also called pigeon peas or, in India, toor dal.
Stewed split legumes
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
- sambharSpiced lentil stew
- masalaIndian spice blend
spices · turmeric · cumin · coriander · ghee · chutney · soup · porridge
Arterial blood throb
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- beansEdible pod seeds
- cowpeasWarm-climate legume crop
mung beans · toor dal · pod · seed · harvest · shelling · dried · canned
Of hot, humid regions
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- aridDevoid of water
- semi-aridModerately low rainfall climate
- subsistenceMinimal means of living
smallholder · intercropping · perennial · rainfed · Africa · India · Caribbean · food security
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- ironElement twenty-six
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
potassium · plant-based · vegetarian · vegan · dietary · satiety · energy · low-fat
dal
Stewed split legumes
masala · spices · turmeric · cumin · coriander · ghee · chutney · soup · porridge · fritters
pulse
Arterial blood throb
cowpeas · mung beans · toor dal · pod · seed · harvest · shelling · dried · canned · fresh
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- aridDevoid of water
- semi-aridModerately low rainfall climate
subsistence · smallholder · intercropping · perennial · rainfed · Africa · India · Caribbean · food security · soil improvement
protein
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- ironElement twenty-six
folate · potassium · plant-based · vegetarian · vegan · dietary · satiety · energy · low-fat · whole food