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Lablab purpureus (syn. Dolichos lablab L., Dolichos purpureus L., Lablab niger Medikus, Lablab lablab (L.) Lyons, Vigna aristata Piper, and Lablab vulgaris (L.) Savi[1]), commonly known as the hyacinth bean, Indian bean, Seim (Guyana as well as Trinidad and Tobago), Egyptian bean, Bulay (Tagalog), Bataw (Bisaya), or d?u ván (Vietnamese), is a species of bean in the family Fabaceae that is widespread as a food crop throughout the tropics, especially in Africa, India and Indonesia. It is called 'Avarai' in Tamil. In western Maharashtra, especially Konkan region, these beans are grown and called as Vaal. It is also called as "Avarekaalu" In Karnataka and is is very famous its its curries (Avarekalu Saaru),Salad (Avarekaalu Usli) and sometimes even its outer peel of the seed is taken out and the inner soft part is used for a variety of dishes. That form is called as "Hitakubele Avarekalu" which means Pressed(Hitaku) and Avarekalu (Hyancinth bean). A traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known vegetable has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.

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Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids, Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae, Subfamily: Tribe: Genus: Lablab Botanical Name: Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet. How to Plant: Fertilizer Requirements (N-P-K): / Landscape Uses: Nutrition: / Culinary Uses: Uses/It's good for: Cooking: Get Recipes at Mealit.com Heirloom Varieties/Species:L. purpureus

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