Cowpea or black-eyed pea (Phaseolus Aureus) is a certain type of bean, which has a little oval structure with a black eye on it. It can be of various species like red, creamy white, black, brown, and so on. Though it is widely popular for its nice flavor and taste. They were initially used for feeding cattle, which earns them the typical name. Cowpea is a type of bean, which is lengthy and green in color. The pods of these beans are called Lobia or Cowpea or chola. Cowpea is a type of bean, which is lengthy and green in colour. The pods of these beans are called Lobia or Cowpeas. Cowpea scientific name is “Vigna Unguiculata”. They were initially used for feeding cattle, which earns them the typical name. Cowpeas are also called Black-eyed peas, for their black spot on the oval-shaped, cream coloured bean. They are a staple in North Indian diet and are used for making a variety of dishes.