Pigeon pea is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, and various vitamins: thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese. 100g of mature raw pigeon peas also provide 114% (76% for pregnant women) of the daily requirement of folate. The typical Afghan diet is highly folate deficient, which is a factor linked to anemia, major birth defects, and higher incidents of heart disease and stroke.
