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.
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.
Toor dal is also known as pigeon peas. These nutritious peas contain high levels of protein and the important amino acids methionine, lysine, and tryptophan
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.
Moth Beans also known as mut, mot, mat, papillion, haricot or dew bean. The moth beans are very small and brownish in colour, with a creamy yellow coloured interior. Similar in taste to the mung bean, but with a nuttier flavour, these tiny beans are simmered with other vegetable or lentils for a staple curry in North India.
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.
Popcorn has been a popular snack for thousands of years and to this day is still very popular amongst adults and children alike.A natural source of protein, high in fibre. Available in 2 kg pack.
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.
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.