{"product_id":"organic-dried-white-peas-premium-quality","title":"Organic Dried White Peas | Premium Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        * {\n            margin: 0;\n            padding: 0;\n            box-sizing: border-box;\n        }\n\n        body {\n            font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;\n            background: #f5f5f5;\n            padding: 20px;\n        }\n\n        .product-details {\n            max-width: 900px;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n        }\n\n        details {\n            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n            background: white;\n            overflow: hidden;\n            transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\n        }\n\n        details:hover {\n            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n        }\n\n        summary {\n            background: #f8f8f8;\n            padding: 20px;\n            cursor: pointer;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            font-size: 16px;\n            color: #333;\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\n            user-select: none;\n            list-style: none;\n        }\n\n        summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n            display: none;\n        }\n\n        summary::before {\n            content: '▶';\n            display: inline-block;\n            margin-right: 10px;\n            transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n            font-size: 12px;\n        }\n\n        details[open] summary::before {\n            transform: rotate(90deg);\n        }\n\n        summary:hover {\n            background: #f0f0f0;\n        }\n\n        details[open] summary {\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n            background: #fff;\n        }\n\n        details div {\n            padding: 15px;\n            color: #666;\n            line-height: 1.7;\n        }\n\n        details p {\n            margin-bottom: 12px;\n        }\n\n        details p:last-child {\n            margin-bottom: 0;\n        }\n\n        strong {\n            color: #333;\n        }\n\n        table {\n            width: 100%;\n            border-collapse: collapse;\n            margin-top: 10px;\n            font-size: 14px;\n        }\n\n        table th {\n            background: #f0f0f0;\n            color: #333;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            padding: 10px 14px;\n            text-align: left;\n            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n        }\n\n        table td {\n            padding: 10px 14px;\n            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n            color: #555;\n            vertical-align: top;\n        }\n\n        table tr:nth-child(even) td {\n            background: #fafafa;\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            body {\n                padding: 10px;\n            }\n\n            summary {\n                padding: 15px;\n                font-size: 14px;\n            }\n\n            details div {\n                padding: 12px;\n                font-size: 14px;\n            }\n\n            table {\n                font-size: 13px;\n            }\n\n            table th, table td {\n                padding: 8px 10px;\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails close=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Ayurveda Organic Dried White Peas are sourced from certified organic farms and carefully dried and sorted to ensure consistent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Dried White Peas:\u003c\/strong\u003e White peas (\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e) — known as Safed Matar in Hindi — are the dried, mature seeds of the pea plant. They are rounder and harder than fresh peas, with a dense, starchy texture that holds up well in slow-cooked preparations and absorbs spices deeply during cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Street Food Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried white peas are a fundamental ingredient in several of India's most popular street foods. Ragda — the creamy, spiced white pea curry that forms the base of Mumbai's iconic Ragda Pattice and Pani Puri chaat — is made entirely from these peas. They are also used in traditional Maharashtrian, Gujarati, and North Indian cooking as a filling, satisfying pulse that works equally well in everyday curries and festive preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike split or hulled lentils, whole dried white peas require soaking overnight (8–12 hours) before cooking, which softens them and reduces cooking time significantly. When pressure cooked after soaking, they become soft and creamy with a slightly earthy, mild flavour that pairs beautifully with bold Indian spice blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur white peas are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers on certified organic farms. 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Ayurveda recommends soaking them thoroughly and cooking them well with digestive spices such as cumin, asafoetida (hing), ginger, and turmeric to reduce their gas-producing tendency and improve digestibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are considered nourishing to \u003cstrong\u003eMamsa dhatu\u003c\/strong\u003e (muscle tissue) and are recommended in moderation for \u003cstrong\u003ePitta\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKapha\u003c\/strong\u003e constitutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails close=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long do I need to soak dried white peas before cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Soak in plenty of cold water for a minimum of 8 hours — overnight soaking (10–12 hours) is ideal. The peas will roughly double in size. Drain and rinse after soaking. Do not skip soaking — unsoaked white peas will take much longer to cook and can remain hard in the centre even after prolonged cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I make authentic ragda from white peas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: After soaking overnight, pressure cook with water, salt, and a pinch of turmeric for 4–5 whistles until very soft and beginning to break down slightly. In a separate pan, prepare a tadka of oil, cumin, ginger, garlic, and a tomato-onion masala. Add the cooked peas and simmer until the curry thickens. The ragda should be thick, creamy, and well-spiced. Serve over pattice or as a chaat base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use dried white peas in everyday dal preparations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Beyond chaat, white peas can be cooked into a thick, hearty curry similar to rajma or chole. They work well with similar masalas — onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and whole spices. They are also used in Amritsari peas curry (matar kulcha), in soups, and in stir-fried dry preparations (sukhi sabji).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I store dried white peas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. 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