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Ashoka Toovar Lilva (Green Pigeon Peas) 310g
Description
Profile: Buttery, Mild & Nutty
Experience: Premium Pigeon Pea Seeds for Authentic Gujrati Cuisine
Ashoka Toovar Lilva (Green Pigeon Peas) are a prized ingredient in Indian cooking, particularly celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra. These are the fresh, green seeds of the pigeon pea plant, harvested at the peak of their tenderness before they are dried into the more common yellow Toor Dal. Flash-frozen to preserve their bright colour and creamy texture, they offer a seasonal taste all year round.
Key Features
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Farm-Fresh Maturity: Only the plumpest, most tender green peas are selected, ensuring they remain soft and buttery rather than starchy.
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Labor-Free Cooking: Shelling fresh Toovar pods is a notoriously slow task; this pack provides the pre-shelled seeds, cleaned and ready to use.
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High Nutritional Value: An excellent source of plant-based protein, folic acid, and essential minerals like iron and magnesium.
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Distinctive Flavour: Unlike standard green garden peas, Toovar Lilva has a deeper, more savoury, and slightly nutty flavour profile.
Quick Prep
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Lilva Curry (Toovar Nu Shaak): Sauté with ginger, green chili paste, and ajwain. Add a little water and simmer until the peas are tender for a classic home-style curry.
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Toovar Khichdi: Toss a handful into your rice and lentil mixture before pressure cooking to add a burst of texture and protein to your comfort food.
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Lilva Kachori: Coarsely grind the thawed peas and sauté with spices to create the signature filling for these famous crispy fried snacks.
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Baingan Bharta Twist: Add these peas to roasted eggplant mash for an extra layer of texture and sweetness.
Storage & Care
Keep frozen at -18°C. These seeds are free-flowing, so you can pour out exactly what you need and return the rest to the freezer. For the best texture in dry dishes, steam or par-boil the peas for 5–7 minutes before sautéing.
Note: Naturally vegan and gluten-free. This 310g pack is a versatile freezer staple for anyone looking to add authentic texture and nutrition to Indian vegetarian meals.
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