The fully matured pea pods are dried to get dried peas. It is harder and starchier than that of fresh peas and can be readily used when fresh peas are not available. Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Dried peas are used in soups, pastas, cereals, and purées. The green pea and the yellow pea are the two most common field peas.
