Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Fresh peas in pods and shelled on a wooden table, in natural light
Fresh Peas in Pods and Shelled

Peas: Fresh, Sweet Legumes Packed with Protein and Fibre

Ingredients Grains and Pulses

Description

The pea (Pisum sativum) is an immensely popular legume vegetable that has become indispensable in the spring-summer diet due to its sweet taste, fresh texture, and nutrient-rich composition. We most commonly consume them as green peas, fresh, frozen, or tinned.

Peas contain large amounts of plant protein and dietary fibre, and are rich in Vitamins A, C, K, folate, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Thanks to this, they support the digestive system and immune system, and help in maintaining blood sugar balance.

Health Benefits of Peas

  • Fibre: Supports digestion, prevents constipation.
  • Protein: Plant-based protein source for vegetarians.
  • Vitamins C and K: Antioxidant effects, supports blood clotting and bones.
  • Folic Acid: Necessary for cell division and the nervous system, especially during pregnancy.
  • Iron and Zinc: Important for immune system function.

Regular consumption of peas contributes to digestive system health, stabilising blood sugar levels, and supports vitamin and mineral intake in the daily diet.

Culinary Uses

Peas are extremely versatile in use. They can be made into soups, stews, salads, side dishes, purées, casseroles, or even fillings. Fresh green peas retain their crunchy texture and vitamin content when steamed or blanched; the frozen variety is also a great alternative, as flash-freezing preserves its nutritional content.

Storage and Buying Advice

  • Choose bright green, taut pods that are not wilted.
  • Fresh peas can be kept in the fridge for 2–3 days, or frozen after blanching.
  • Frozen and tinned peas are also good alternatives out of season.

Peas are not merely a classic side dish or stew base, but a healthy, nutritious, and easily prepared legume that is worth consuming regularly for all age groups.

Recipes with this Ingredient

Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Main Courses

Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Chakalaka with curry spices, served with rich vegetables and spices, garnished with fresh coriander Side Dishes

Spicy Chakalaka
Andhra Bhojanam style Thali, spicy vegetables and rice meal served with yoghurt Main Courses

Andhra style thali (Spicy lentil dal & rice)
Pav Bhaji with classic vegetables, served with fresh coriander and toasted rolls Main Courses

Mumbai street style pav bhaji
Vallarai Keerai Kootu, freshly served, rich and appetising Main Courses

Vallarai keerai kootu (pennywort & lentil stew)
Omurice bowl served with miso soup, omelette and miso soup Main Courses

Omurice bowl with traditional miso soup