noun
- A tropical climbing plant (Vigna aconitifolius) cultivated for its edible seeds; also called moth bean.
Usage: chiefly used in South Asian cuisine; also spelled cat-jang or cat jang
Examples
- Catjang is a nutritious legume commonly grown in India and Southeast Asia.
- The seeds of the catjang plant are often dried and used in curries.
- Farmers in tropical regions cultivate catjang for both food and animal feed.
- Catjang sprouts are a popular addition to salads in South Asian cooking.