khesari
khesārī
Grass pea
Grass pea is an edible legume seed sold dried, split or as flour, used in soups, stews, porridges and other preparations after cooking.
About Grass pea
Grass pea is the edible seed of a legume, also known by names such as khesari or chickling pea. The dried seeds are cooked in soups, stews, porridges and other legume preparations, generally after soaking or boiling. They are typically small and angular, with colours that vary from pale to mottled or darker shades; cooked seeds become soft but may retain some firmness.
Grass pea is sold dried and may also be found as split seed or flour. These forms differ in preparation and texture, and milling removes the whole-seed structure. Cooking traditions and local varieties influence flavour and consistency. This page concerns the legume seed, rather than a prepared dish or a product made with grass-pea flour.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Local names for grass pea
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khesari dal
khesārī dāl
almorta
gesse
grass pea from Alvaiázere
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Grass pea nutrition & diet
Grass pea nutritional value
Reference: Vetch (grass pea), whole, dry, raw
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 314kcal
- Protein
- 26.1g
- Carbs
- 40.5g
- Fat
- 1.1g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
Whole dried seeds, split seeds and flour differ in processing and water content when prepared; compare equivalent dry or cooked forms. Preparation affects measured nutrition.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: Ethiopian Food Composition Table 2025 — 030043 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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