Legume
Pigeon Pea
About This Entry
Pigeon peas are a staple of Caribbean and South Asian cooking, used both fresh and dried, with an earthy, slightly sweet flavor central to dishes like dal and rice and peas — that earthiness suits Grenache.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- black eyed pea
- cumin seed
- onion
- rice
At a Glance
Group
Other Legumes
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Cajanus cajan
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Pigeon Pea
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Other Legumes
- Scientific name
- Cajanus cajan
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary