Organic Red Cowpea (Red Cow Peas / Lobia / Alasande)
₹ 110.00
Dhatu Organics Organic Red Cowpea is whole red cow peas, known as lobia in North India, chavli in Maharashtra and Gujarat, karamani in Tamil Nadu and alasande in Karnataka. The ... Read more ↓
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100% Organic Red Cowpea / Lobia / Chavli (Vigna unguiculata)
Nutrition FactsServing: 40 g (dry)
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100g | % RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 129 kcal | 323 kcal | 6.5% |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 24.1 g | 19.3% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.8 g | 54.5 g | 7.3% |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1.0 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.5 g | 3.8 g | 6.1% |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 77 mg | 3.1% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 8.6 mg | 20.2% |
* % RDA based on a 2000 kcal reference diet (FSSAI). Values are approximate and may vary by batch.
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Dhatu Organics Organic Red Cowpea is whole red cow peas, known as lobia in North India, chavli in Maharashtra and Gujarat, karamani in Tamil Nadu and alasande in Karnataka. The small, reddish-brown beans with a tiny white eye cook faster than rajma or chana and hold their shape in curries, usal and sundal.
Nutrition (per 100g raw, approx.)
- Energy: 323 kcal
- Protein: 24.1g · Dietary fibre: 3.8g
- Iron: 8.6mg · Calcium: 77mg
Source: ICMR Nutritive Value of Indian Foods.
How to cook red cowpeas
- Soak for 8–10 hours or overnight.
- Pressure-cook for 3–4 whistles, until soft but whole.
- Lobia masala: simmer in an onion-tomato gravy with garam masala and kasuri methi.
- Chavli usal: the Maharashtrian dry curry with coconut and goda masala.
- Karamani sundal: boiled cowpeas tempered with mustard, red chilli, curry leaves and coconut.
- Alasande huli / sambar: Karnataka-style with tamarind and sambar powder.
- Sprouts: soak, then sprout for 1–2 days for a salad with lemon and onion.
Frequently asked questions
Are red cowpeas the same as lobia?
Yes. Lobia (Hindi), chavli (Marathi), karamani (Tamil) and alasande (Kannada) all mean cowpeas. This pack is the red variety.
Is red cowpea the same as rajma?
No. Rajma (kidney beans) are larger and take longer to cook. Cowpeas are smaller, have a small eye, and cook faster.
How should I store them?
Keep airtight in a cool, dry place and use within 12 months.
See our whole pulses, including brown chana.