Red Gram / Pigeon Pea
SCIENTIFIC NAME :
Cajanus Cajan
MEDICINAL VALUE :
Supplies protein requirement for vegetarians. Rich in lysine, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin and iron.
NUTRIENT VALUE :
Good source of dietary fibre, protein, thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, pottasium, copper, folate and magnesium. Very low in saturated fat and cholesterol
CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
Used to make curries and the popular kerala snack, parippuvada.
GLOSSARY :
- English : Red Gram / Pigeon Pea
- Tamil : Thovarai / Thuvaram Paruppu / Mysore Paruppu
- Malayalam : Thuvara Parippu
- Telugu : Missu Pappu / Kandi Pappu / Kandulu Pasupu
- Kannada : Thugari Bele / Thoragi Bele / Masoor Dhal / Thogari Kaalu
- Hindi : Rahar /Arhar Dal
- Bengali : Arhar Dal / Moshoor
- Gujarati : Tuver Dal / Thuvare
- Konkani : Toree Daali
- Marathi : Tur Dal
- Oriya : Harada / Masoora Dali
- Punjabi : Tuar Dhal
- Tulu : Thogari Salai
- Kashmiri : Arhar Dal
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Red gram pigeon pea is essential in many Recipes from Kerala. Discover its versatility!
This is such an informative post about red gram and its versatility in Indian cuisine! I appreciate the nutritional details, as it highlights how healthy and protein-rich pigeon peas are. Great resource for cooking enthusiasts!
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Red gram is a staple in so many of our traditional recipes, and this post does a fantastic job explaining its uses. Loved the clear and concise information here. Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve always known red gram as an essential ingredient for dal, but this post gave me more insight into its nutritional value. A great guide for anyone exploring Indian pulses!
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Pigeon pea has always been a favorite in my household, especially in sambar and curries. This post is a helpful reminder of its health benefits and versatility in recipes!
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What a concise yet detailed explanation about red gram! It’s great to see its significance and health benefits highlighted here. Perfect for anyone wanting to cook nutritious meals.
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I love how this post sheds light on the importance of pigeon pea in our diet. It’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Wonderful write-up!
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This is an excellent overview of red gram and its culinary importance! The details about its nutritional profile make it even more appealing for everyday cooking.
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Such a handy resource for understanding red gram better! The health benefits and its role in Indian cuisine are perfectly explained here. A must-read for food lovers!
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Pigeon pea is such a versatile ingredient, and this post captures its essence beautifully. The nutritional highlights are particularly helpful for health-conscious cooks. Well done!
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Thanks for this informative post on red gram! It’s always great to learn more about traditional ingredients that are so integral to healthy and delicious recipes
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