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Black eyed pea, Lobia, Barbati, Chawli Cowpea is an oval shaped bean, pale in colour and has a distinct large black, brown or red spot that looks like an eye. Possessing a strong nutty, earthy flavour and creamy taste, it can be served in the form of gravies, soup and salad. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are the leading producers of lobia in India.