Lobia, also known as black-eyed peas or cowpeas, is a soft-textured legume that is a staple in Indian cuisine:
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- Appearance: Lobia has a black patch that resembles an eye.
- Taste: Lobia has a distinctive flavor.
- Preparation: Lobia is often cooked like daal and served with boiled rice. It can also be used in curries, salads, soups, stir-fries, and kebabs.
- Health benefits: Lobia is high in fiber, protein, iron, and potassium, and is low in fat and calories. It may help with weight loss, blood sugar control, digestion, and immunity.
- Other names: Lobia is also known as rongi, chawli, alsande kalu, karamani, and alasandalu.
- Appearance: Lobia has a black patch that resembles an eye.
- History: Lobia has been part of Indian cuisine since 200 BC, and has also been adopted by cuisines in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.
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