Advertisement
  • img
    Whole Brown Lentils

    Belonging to the Lentil family, sabut masoor dal are round flat lentils, in dark brown colour and have an orange interior. Unlike most lentil variety seeds, these Egyptian lentils don't require much soaking and are cooked in a short time. Masoor Dal is used in a variety of ways- one can relish it with rice, rotis and even bread. Or it can simply...

  • img
    Husked Black Gram

    Husked Black gram is popularly sold as white lentil in the market. It is obtained by removing the skin of black gram. They are small black and narrow lentils somewhat cylindrical in shape. Since it is made from black gram it is only cultivated in India and is commonly used in Indian cooking. Also called as urad, it is very popular in Punjabi cuisin...

  • img
    Husked Green Gram

    It is a yellow colored dried form of green gram that is obtained by removing its green skin. It is mostly used in Indian cuisine as a pulse that is cooked by adding spices. The lentils are small, ovoid in shape, and green in color. They have a mild taste. Unlike green grams that can be sprouted and consumed, husked gram can only be cooked. Cooked ...

  • img
    Couscous

    Made from steamed and dried durum wheat, couscous is now a popular alternative for rice and pasta. It contains tiny granules of semolina that have a slightly fluffy texture. Couscous is steamed several times until it gets the required texture. Though being a traditional North African dish, couscous has adapted itself to various cuisines. In Li...

  • img
    Cornmeal

    Cornmeal is flour grounded from dried maize. It is grounded at a medium and coarse consistency, but not as finely soft wheat flour. Finely grounded cornmeal is called corn flour in some countries. It is usually yellow in color deriving its color from the maize kernels. But it is also available in white, blue or red varieties depending on the type...

  • img
    Pressed Rice

    Pressed or flattened rice is dehusked rice pressed into dry flakes that swell when added to liquid. They are most popularly consumed as a snack item and great for a sudden hunger pang. Pressed rice is most commonly used in Nepal, India and Bangladesh. These rice flakes carry no special aroma and have a gentle taste. The thickness of the rice fla...

  • img
    Rice

    Rice is a cereal grain that is consumed in almost all countries. The processed seeds need to be boiled or steamed before consuming. The seeds of the rice plant are first milled and the rice that is obtained is called brown rice. Many people prefer brown rice because the next step involved is to remove the rest of the bran and what is obtained is wh...

  • img
    Breadcrumbs

    Bread that has been dried and ground into a fine powder with or without the crust is called breadcrumbs. It's is made using fresh and stale bread and can include the crust. Grounded, it is a light pink or brown in color. Used mostly to coat foods that are to be deep fried for a crunch, it has a crumbly texture. Fresh crumbs are used more for stuffi...

  • img
    Bread

    It is the most popular food around the world, and one of the oldest. Bread is found in almost all cuisines, flat or leavened. A dough has to be prepared before it can be baked. It's various forms are buns, rolls, loaves, pita, chapatti, naan, sourdough etc. Types of bread Brown bread Made using whole wheat flour. White bread Made u...

  • img
    Black-eyed Beans

    Creamy white in color with a black mark on the curve, black eyed beans are a subspecies of cow pea. These beans are widely used due to the fact that they are tasty without any spices. The most common commercial variety is named California Blackeye, with large oblong beans and a subtle nutty aroma. Usage Black eyed beans need to be soaked f...

  • img
    Black Gram

    Also known as black lentil, it is one of the most widely consumed lentil in India. These are rounded black lentils, slightly elongated with a sticky texture and bland flavor. White lentil is black lentil with the black skin removed. These lentils have a very strong earthy flavor. Usage Dehusked seeds, whole or split are used to make dal. Boi...

  • img
    Black Beans

    The small shiny black bean has a silky texture and smoky flavor and retains its firm texture even after cooking. It is a very popular ingredient in Latin American, Oriental and Thai cuisine. Its sweet, rich flavor is compared to that of mushrooms. Usage Black bean broth and soup are culinary favorites. They can be included in stuffings, dips,...

  • img
    Gram flour

    Made from a grounded mixture of chickpeas, chickpea or gram flour is a chief condiment in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisines. The flour is powdery yellow and has an earthy flavor adding savour to various dishes. Chickpea flour makes a tasty and crispy coating for deep-fried vegetable pakoras. The variety of chickpea flour depends on the k...

  • img
    Bengal Gram (Split)

    Bengal gram, closely related to the chickpea family, is a yellow lentil, rounded on one side and flat on the other. Bengal gram is one of the earliest cultivated legumes. In Indian cuisine, it is popularly known as Chana Dal. Bengal gram seeds are small and dark and have a rough coat. It is majorly cultivated in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ira...

  • img
    Chickpeas

    It is a legume that is high in proteins. It is also known as garbanzo bean, chana and chickpeas. India is the leading producer of bengal gram. They are mostly consumed after soaking in water for a few hours. Types and Usage Desi chickpeas are smaller and darker, also known as kale chana and are cultivated in India, Pakistan and Banglades...

  • img
    Basmati Rice

    A delicately flavoured long-grain rice grown in India. It's an extraordinarily perfumed long slender grained rice, more commonly known as simply Basmati. It has a different, nutty flavor and is heralded as the best quality of rice. The most authentic procurement happens at the foothills of Himalayas. Brown Basmati is also cultivated but the creamy ...

  • img
    Barley

    Barley, a wonder grain is a delightful diet supplement that helps to maintain a slim stature. It's a very common breakfast cereal. However it is used in various forms like porridges, soups, salads and in the making of whiskey and beer. Barley is packed with an insoluble fiber that retains water. When it is cooked, barley has a nutty flavor and c...

  • img
    Pearl Millet

    A cereal, used a lot in rural India, it has a high fiber content. The most common millet is pearl millet i.e bajra, which is an important crop in India. India is the largest producer of pearl millet. Very famous in Rajasthan, it is the most famous type of millet. Bajre ki roti with sarsoon da saag is one of India's signature dishes from the farms. ...

Advertisement
Language
Dark / Light mode