Cow Pea (Lobia)

Cow Pea (Lobia) Local Name: Lobia/Riyans/Navrangi/Sat rangi Botanical Name: Vigna Unguiculata It is called so due to the presence of small and different colored local pulses. It can be eaten as boiled, baked, or as a dal. The whole grain is soaked and then fried or boiled to make dal. NUTRITIONAL CONSTITUENTS (per 100gms) Water: 10.4 gms Protein: 25 gms Fat: 0.6 gms Fiber: 4.8 gm Calcium: 450 gms Phosphorus: 393 mg Iron: 6 gms Vitamin A & B