The yard-long bean is also known as the long-podded cowpea, asparagus bean, snake bean, or chinese long bean. It is also called as chawali sheng or lobia. It is available throughout the year and lots of dishes can be prepared using this vegetable. Chawali dry subji or chawalichi bhaji is quite popular, require less time for cooking, prepared in every household on regular basis. Healthy and tastes awesome when used tender beans. Helps in maintaining cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar levels, best for cardiovascular ailments, stomach and pancreatic problems, good for skin and weight loss.