The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Its seeds are high in protein.
Tiny Mung beans are split and dehusked to produce Mung Dal Yellow. This very popular dal has a deliciously creamy taste and smooth texture when cooked. Used in soups, stews, casseroles and vegetable dishes. Cooks quickly, usually no more than 20 minutes.
Gluten free. Suitable for vegetarians.
Available in 500g bags.
Natco Urid (or Urad) beans split and dehusked to produce a small pale yellow split pea (dal). This dal has many uses and is popular in North and South Indian cuisine. Great for creamy dals and soups and also used to prepare dumplings. If fried in oil, this dal will turn red and acquire a nutty flavour.
Red Chowri are considered to be an important food legume in India, rest of Asia and even Africa. They are also called or referred to as zipper cream peas or Southern peas. In South India Red Chowri are used to make side dishes and broths and are generally cooked with coconut milk, tomatoes, diced onions and spices.
Green lentils are larger in size and shape to red lentils with a delicious rich pea like flavour. An alternative to puy lentils.
Available in 500g bags.
Natco Popping Corn kernels are easily made into delicious American style popcorn. Selected from maize specially grown for its popping capacity, they are harvested from the golden fields of Nebraska.
Available in 500g.
Whole Green Peas are small and round. They are most commonly eaten boiled or steamed. They have a sweet flavour and starchy texture, and are very similar to yellow peas.
Yellow peas are husked and about quarter inch wide and pale yellow in color. These delicious peas, wholesome peas are used in dishes across the world and are an excellent choice for thick and hearty dals or soups.