Urad dal is also known as Split black lentils and Black gram dal. Split urad dal retains the skin and also has a strong flavour. Skinned and split urad dal is creamy white and somewhat bland. When boiled, the dal has an unusual mucilaginous texture. ... In south Indian cuisine, urad dal is also commonly used for tempering.

Hara vatana refers to dried green peas. When fresh peas are not available or when you want to enjoy a starchier, hardier flavoured legume, dried peas or hara vatana is the perfect choice as it is available any time of the year. ... Hara Vatana is usually spherical and deep green in colour.

Our whole Green Cardamom is handpicked, dried, sorted and brought to you straight from the farm. Cardamom is a refreshing, detoxifying agent which also soothes the stomach. Cardamom is nutritious, apart from having medicinal value. And the next time you open up the home bar, try a spike of cardamom to your cocktails for an interesting drink. Cardamom should be stored in an airtight container in a dark, cool place, but not in a refrigerator.

Kabuli Chana is rich in proteins, dietary fibre and low in cholesterol and saturated fat. The beans can be soaked in water and cooked along with vegetables in the preparation of a variety of curries that complement well with rice, roti, chapattis, puri, kulcha as well as bread.

Jeera or cumin seed is an ancient Indian spice, which has been used since the Vedic times. ... The oblong, brown-coloured cumin seed is one of the most popular spices in the world, thanks to its distinctive aroma, and warmly bitter flavour.

Desiccated coconut is an ideal source of healthy fat that contains no cholesterol and contains selenium, fiber, copper and manganese