The black eyed bean is a cream-colored bean with a black dot. They contain a lot of vegetable protein and essential amino acids. The black-eyed bean is a good meat substitute.
Tamarind tastes sour and can be used just like vinegar or lemon juice to tenderize meat. It can be used in, for example, chutneys, curries, sauces, marinades or stews.
Chana dal is tasty, nutritious and easy to digest. It is used in soups, salads, curries and rice dishes, but can also be roasted and ground into chickpea flour (besan).