Vanpayar 500g (വൻപയർ)

Kerala’s Beloved Red Cowpea — Hearty, Nutritious, and Deeply Naadan

Vanpayar (വൻപയർ) — also known as Red Cowpea or Red Lobia — is one of the most cherished pulses in Kerala cooking. With its earthy, slightly nutty flavour and satisfying bite, Vanpayar is the soul of classic Kerala dishes like Vanpayar Mezhukkupuratti, Vanpayar Curry, and the iconic Onam Sadya Erissery. Grown and harvested across Kerala’s fertile fields, these whole red cowpeas are cleaned and packed to bring you the freshest, most authentic quality.

Rich in plant protein, dietary fibre, and essential minerals, Vanpayar is as nourishing as it is delicious — a true superfood from the Kerala pantry.

Why You'll Love It

• Authentic Kerala pulse — a staple of Sadya, everyday curries, and stir-fries
• High in protein and fibre — wholesome nutrition in every serving
• Clean and whole — carefully sorted, no broken or discoloured beans
• Versatile — ideal for curry, mezhukkupuratti, erissery, puttu, and sprouting

How to Cook

Soak Vanpayar in water for 4–6 hours or overnight for faster cooking. For Vanpayar Curry, pressure-cook the soaked beans with turmeric and salt, then simmer in a coconut-based gravy with shallots, green chilli, and curry leaves. For Mezhukkupuratti, cook until just tender and stir-fry with coconut oil, shallots, dried red chilli, and curry leaves until lightly coated and fragrant. For Erissery, cook with raw banana or yam and finish with a roasted coconut tempering.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Net Weight: 500g