White Peas / Safed Vatana

White vatana are called white peas in English language. They are also dried peas in yellowish-white in color, having a texture similar to green peas. Once the pea pods are harvested and dried, their skin is removed which makes them white peas. These peas are mostly used in Gujrati and Maharashtrian cuisine. Furthermore, they are available in the market throughout the year in pre-packaged form. Ragda patties, misal paav, ghughni can be made from white vatana

While we generally associate dried peas with deep green colour, they are also available in a yellowish white (safed) colour, which offer a more delicate flavor. safed vataana are nothing but dried white peas. Dried peas are produced by harvesting the peapods when they are fully mature and then drying them. Once they're dried and the skins removed, they split naturally. When fresh peas are not available or when you want to enjoy a starchier, harder flavoured legume, dried peas or white vataana are the perfect choice. Safed vataana is available all year round, and there are different types, all of which are spherical in shape. In India, safed vataana are mostly used in Guajarati and Maharashtrian cuisine. They are an essential in making Maharashtrian street food dishes like missal pav and even Ragda patties. They are also used in other cuisines all over India. Nutritional Value White Peas offering 19 g of fiber per cup, which is about half of the daily recommended amount of fiber, notes the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. The beans are also a good source of protein, at 16 g per cup. The white pea also provides at least a quarter of the daily recommended amounts of thiamine, folic acid, iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, manganese and magnesium. A 1-cup serving of beans contains 255 calories and 1.1 g fat. Dried peas, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Not only can dried peas help lower cholesterol, they are also of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. Dried peas also provide good to excellent amounts of four important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein--all with virtually no fat. Dried peas, like other legumes, are rich in soluble fiber. Serving Size: 1cup Calories 180 Sodium 20 mg Total Carbs 36 g Sugars 2 g Protein 13 g Vitamin A 2% Iron 10%