Green Peas / Kalai Shuti

51. Green Peas (Kalai shuti)

About

The quick growing, sweet and starchy green little balls called green peas can do wonder if you include them in your meals. Green peas are also known as ‘Matar’ in Hindi, ‘Moator’ in Bengali, ‘Mattar’ in Marathi, ‘Batani’ in Telegue, ‘Pattani’ in Tamil and ‘Vatana’ in Gujrati.

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Nutritions

They are not just tasty but also possess many nutrients that make them a compulsory ingredient in your vegetable diet. Peas are a low fat and a low calorie food type. These tiny ingredients in your plate have the capacity took prevent dreadful diseases like stomach cancer. Its protective polyphenol content called coumestrol is known to prevent cancer which is abundant in peas. High level of antioxidants in peas prevent immunity, antiaging,wrinkles and osteoporosis and they are sources of many minerals such as iron, calcium, Zink, copper, manganese, vitamin K help to prevent alzheimers, arthritis and blood sugar. It improves digestion and prevents hair loss.

Uses

Peas can greatly compliment vegetables like potato, carrot, beets, onion, etc. In preparing several dishes, they can be mixed with chicken, diced onions and almonds to make a delicious and colourful chicken salad. Pea soup is also a flavourful dish.