Pigeon PEA Known As /Gandules/jamaican Gungo/congo Peas 100+seeds- Heirloom Pigeon Peas are one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world; they have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs dating as far back as (2200-2400 BC) PIGEON PEA BEAN (Cajanus Indicus), also known as Congo Pea, African heirloom that migrated to the Caribbean and then made its home in the American South. Plant produces high yields of flavorful pigeon peas. Pigeon Peas can be served in the same manner as green peas or cowpeas, combining them with other vegetables. Peas 'n' Rice is a dish made in the Bahamas. It includes onions, celery, tomatoes, rice and pigeon peas. Pigeon peas are important commercially in India. It Popular throughout the Caribbean for make soup, And the famous Jamaican Rice and Peas! Pigeon peas are remarkably drought resistant, tolerating dry areas.The pods are long, fuzzy and oddly shaped. It is a bean, not a pea, and it has a rounded shape like a garbanzo bean, with pretty light brown/dark brown speckled coloration. The most wonderful thing about the Pigeon Pea is its incredible flavor, texture and versatility .you can eat young as a sprout green vegetable (combines well with rice) Caribbean Pigeon Peas and Rice dried for soups and stews (awesome cooked with coconut milk and chili), or ground for flour. It has a nutty earthy flavor (some say it tastes like bacon) that has been well-received in various tasting competitions. It is also healthy - with 25% protein and is under study for many other potential health benefits.