Lobia is a certain type of bean, which has a little oval structure with a black eye on it. It can be added to several cuisines starting from Dal to the salad. Red Lobia or China Bean is a soft bean and there is no need to soak it as it cooks simply.

White Lobia is also called as Black Eyed Beans, Black Eyed Pea, Cow peas, Chawla or Chawli. It is used to make curries in India. Product of India.