Cajanus cajan
About
The pigeon pea or toor dal is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Eastern Hemisphere. The pigeon pea is widely cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions around the world, being commonly consumed in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
Pigeon peas are not only edible but also beneficial for the soil. They are often used in crop rotation to enhance soil fertility due to their nitrogen-fixing abilities. This makes them a great choice for sustainable farming practices, helping to improve the health of the land while providing food.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Pigeon peas are delicious and nutritious! They can be cooked in soups, stews, or even made into a tasty dal. Just remember, they need to be cooked well before eating, as raw legumes can be hard on your tummy. Enjoy them in your favorite recipes!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cajanus cajan
- Slug
- cajanus-cajan
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Cajanus
- Species
- cajan
- Wikidata QID
- Q632559
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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