White Peas

Also Known As : Safed vatana, Safed matar

Technical Name : Pisum sativum

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

White peas are used in making Maharashtrian street food dishes like Misal pav and even ragda patties.
They can be used for making dal. They can also be used for making soup.
They will keep for several months, if they are stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.

Common names and forms

Boiled dry white mattar
Peas (White)
Soaked mattar
White Vatana

Description

White peas look quite similar to garbanzo beans, except that they are smaller in size and they are white in colour. White peas are nothing but dried white peas. They are produced by harvesting the peapods when they are fully mature and then they are dried. They are available throughout the year. In India, they are mostly used in Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisines.

Health benefits

White peas are rich in fiber.⁽¹⁾
They are rich in protein and iron.⁽¹⁾
They contain zinc, that helps to fight free radicals.⁽¹⁾
White peas contain vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, which generate energy in the body.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

White peas are available as whole peas or split peas. They are generally available in pre-packaged form as well as in bulk. Ensure that the white peas are not cracked and they are free from debris.

Note

(1) https://www.tarladalal.com/article-benefits-of-safeed-vatana-334

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