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Pigeon Pea (Arhar / Tuvar / Adhaki)
Cajanus cajan
ହରଡ଼ (Harada)अरहर (Arhar) / तुअर (Tuvar)Adhaki
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect woody annual or short-lived perennial shrub to 3m; trifoliate oblong lanceolate pubescent leaves, yellow flowers striped with crimson, and flat oblong brown-mottled pods.
Traditional Uses
Diabetes, piles, liver disorders, and toxic bites
Parts Used
Seeds, young pods, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Madhura
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Rich in protein and fiber, balances blood lipids, and stabilizes blood glucose
Precautions
May aggravate Vata flatulence if cooked without digestive spices like cumin and asafoetida
Interesting Facts
The primary pulse used to make traditional South Indian Sambhar and North Indian Dal Tadka