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Other popular names include the following; Desi Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) Kala Chana, Bengal Gram, Gram or Desi Chana, Desi Chickpeas are a light to dark brown colour. They are in the 6 to 7mm range, with a thick seed coat. The seeds are excellent sources of protein. This desi’ variety comprises of darker smaller seeds […]

The whole green moong dal (also known as mung beans) are highly nutritious and also one of the most widely available lentil varieties in Indian cuisine. It has an earthy taste, it’s flavour is enhanced by the use of spices like bay leaf, cloves, peppercorn etc. Some popular dishes are my sabut moong dal fry, […]

Toor dal, also known as Arhar is a popular dish in almost every Indian household. Split Pigeons Peas is the english term for this dal. Palak ki dal, khichdi and simple dal fry make great recipes with arhar dal. Tempering with tomato, onion, zeera, green chillies depending on ones taste add enhanced flavour and taste […]

Other terms for this dal are Sabut Mansoor Dal or Brown Lentils. Whole Masoor is one of the easiest dals to cook.This recipe makes a sort of thick curry with the whole masoor dal, which serves great with rotis, parathas or even with rice. It is also part of panch ratan dal recipe and makes […]