Beans and Pulses
Pulses are part of the legume family any plants that grow in pods. Beans, lentils, chickpeas and split peas are the most common types of pulses. Pulses are special because they have distinct health benefits, pulses are low in fat and very high in fiber. Pulses are a great source of protein. You can add pulses to soups, casseroles and meat sauces to add extra texture and flavor. Pulses are a good source of iron.
List of Beans and pulses:
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CHICKPEAS (CHOLE KABULI CHANA)
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BLACK CHICKPEAS (KABULI CHANA)
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BLACK GRAM (SABUT URAD DAL)
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GREEN GRAM (SABUT MOONG DAL)
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BLACK GRAM (SPLIT AND SKINNED URAD DAL)
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YELLOW LENTILS (SPLIT AND SKINNED MOONG DAL)
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BROWN LENTILS (MASOOOR DAL)
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RED LENTILS (LAL MASOOR DAL)
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SPLIT BENGAL GRAM LENTIL (CHANA DAL)
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SPLIT BLACK GRAM (URAD DAL)
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SPLIT GREEN GRAM (MOONG DAL)
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SLIPT YELLOW PIGEON PEAS (TUVAR DAL, TOOR DAL, ARHAR DAL)
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KIDNEY BEANS (RAJMA)
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SOYABEANS
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BLACK EYE BEANS (COWPEA)
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FIELD BEANS
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MOTH BEANS
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BEATEN RICE
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PUFFED RICE