Uses Lathyrus sativus

gachas manchegas, grass pea flour preparation

seed sold human consumption @ markets in florence. consumption of pulse in italy limited areas in middle part of country, , steadily declining.

flour made grass peas (spanish: almorta) main ingredient gachas manchegas or gachas de almorta. accompaniments dish vary throughout la mancha. ancient manchego cuisine staple, consumed during cold winter months. dish eaten directly out of pan in cooked, using either spoon or simple slice of bread. dish commonly consumed after removing fire, being careful not burn 1 s lips or tongue.

grass pea flour exceedingly difficult obtain outside of castilla-la mancha, in pure form. commercially available almorta flour mixed wheat flour because grass peas toxic if consumed in large quantities prolonged periods of time.

the town of alvaiázere in portugal dedicates festival lasting several days dishes featuring pulse. alvaiázere calls capital of chícharo, name of pulse in portuguese.

immature seeds can eaten green peas. l. sativus needs soaking , thorough cooking reduce toxins.

the leaves , stem cooked , eaten chana saga (odia: ଚଣା ଶାଗ) in parts of odisha, india.