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Home » Legumes » Beans » Dry Beans » Moth Beans

Moth Beans

Moth Beans grow on a trailing plant that grows low to the ground, and forms a mat.

The trailing stems will be up to 2 feet (60 cm) long, with stiff hairs on them.

The plant stands up well to drought, thrives in hot weather and is very competitive against weeds.

It produces rounded pods 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) long, and ½ inch (1 cm) wide. There will be 4 to 9 small beans per pod.

When very young, the pods are eaten whole.

Use dried Moth Beans as you would lentils.

Cooking Tips

Simmer soaked Moth Beans for 30 to 35 minutes

Nutrition

Moth Beans have a protein content of 22 to 24%.

Equivalents

1 cup, dried = 3 cups, cooked.

History Notes

Moth Beans are native to India.

Other names

AKA: Dew Beans, Indian Brown Beans, Mat Beans, Mother Beans
Scientific Name: Phaseolus aconitifolius 'Moth'

This page first published: Jun 16, 2005 · Updated: Jun 13, 2018.

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