Sesame Seeds have a mild, sweet and nutty taste. Add to homemade bread, cakes, and pastries.

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Commonly known as ‘Kala chana’ (Hindi) in India, chickpeas are a part of the vegetarian diet in India. These are basically legumes belonging to the Fabaceae family. The plants are short in height and are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The seeds are excellent sources of protein. There are generally two varieties of chickpeas, ‘desi’ and ‘kabuli’. The ‘desi’ variety comprises of darker smaller seeds having a rough outer covering whereas the ‘kabuli’ variety are comparatively larger light colored beans with a smoother coat.

An essential ingredient in some garam masala mixtures , Have a strong menthol aroma and the rich flavour of its seeds .

Spice blend for chickpeas. Channa Masala is spicy masala chickpeas – and can be as mild or as hot as you like it! It is a classic North Indian vegetarian dish – and is either eaten with rice or bread.

Toor dal is the most widely used dal in India. This ochre-coloured split pea has a slightly sweet, nutty flavour.