Pigeon Peas identify as the second largest pulses grown in the country.

Grown during the Kharif season (after the onset of monsoon season), the crop takes around 5-6 months to grow.

In India, it is one of the most popular pulses, being an important source of protein in a mostly vegetarian diet.

It is an important ingredient of animal feed used in West Africa, especially in Nigeria, where it is also grown.