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Nature’s 360 Beans and Pulses
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Beans and Pulses
Nature’s 360 Black chickpeas (Kabuli chana, Chole)
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.
Black chickpeas, also known as Bengal grams, Garbanzo beans or ‘kala chana’ belong to the ‘desi’ variety and have a much higher fiber content and lower glycemic index. Being an extremely versatile legume, it is widely used in a variety of Middle Eastern and Indian dishes like falafels, hummus and curries as well as salads, soups and stews or even as a quick snack. In addition to their delicious nut like taste and buttery texture, black chickpeas are extremely beneficial for health.
Nature’s 360 Black chickpeas (Kabuli chana, Chole)
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Nature’s 360 Black Gram (Sabut urad dal, maa ki dal)
- Black Gram: Nutrition, Therapeutic Benefits, Uses For Skin And Hair
- If you love relishing piping hot fluffy idlis, crispy vadas and tantalizing dosas on your breakfast table and feel energetic for the rest of the day – then it’s time you give a shout-out to our own protein loaded bean- the Black Gram.
- Native to the Indian subcontinent and mostly grown in the coastal Andhra Pradesh in our country, these smooth, cylindrical oval shaped black gram beans go with the botanical name Vigna mungo and are popularly known as Urad Dal in Hindi, minapappu in Telugu, Vulundhu in Tamil. Prized as Maa Ki Daal by the Punjabis, these lentils are available in various avatars as whole, dehulled and in the form of split bean.
Nature’s 360 Black Gram (Sabut urad dal, maa ki dal)
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Nature’s 360 Chickpeas, Garbanzo beans(Kabuli chana, Chole)
Chick Peas/Kabuli Chana is an English name and in India they are called Kabuli Chana. Chick Peas have high nutritional value and proteins. White Chick Peas are nutty and when cooked has a creamy base. They are to be soaked overnight to enhance the size and reduce cooking time. White Chick Peas are sourced thru authentic vendors or directly procured from the leading farms and producers in India and exported by us.
Nature’s 360 Chickpeas, Garbanzo beans(Kabuli chana, Chole)
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Nature’s 360 Green Gram, Mung bean (Sabut moong, hari moong dal)
The mung bean, alternatively known as the green gram, maash, moong, monggo, or munggo is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes.
Nature’s 360 Green Gram, Mung bean (Sabut moong, hari moong dal)
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Nature’s 360 Indian Brown Lentils (Kali Masoor)
- 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 be used as a condiment in soups.
- Also known as ‘kali masoor ki dal’, this lentil variety is a perfect protein food for vegetarians. It provides most of the nutrients that meat offers.
- Rice, when prepared with whole masoor dal and other pulses is called khichdi, a very popular recipe in the Indian subcontinent.
- Despite its high nutritional content, masoor dal is not a popular household dal. It is frequently not used as an ingredient or a condiment. It usually doesn’t require soaking and cooks quickly. The dal preparation should be pressure cooked till done but not mushy.
Nutritional Value:
- Like its other family members, Masoor dal has high protein and fiber content.
- It also helps in removing bad cholesterol from the body.
- These Egyptian lentils are high antioxidants.
- Masoor Dal helps increase energy levels by restoring calcium and iron content.
Nature’s 360 Indian Brown Lentils (Kali Masoor)
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Nature’s 360 Red lentils (Lal masoor dal)
Masoor dal is an important part of the diet in many parts of the world, especially in the Indian subcontinent, which has a large vegetarian population. It is basically split lentil without skin and is red in colour. It does not need soaking prior to cooking as it is a soft dal and cooks quickly. When cooked, masoor dal turns a soft golden colour and has a pleasant earthy flavour. With 26 per cent protein, these lentils have the third-highest level of protein, by weight, of any plant-based food after soybeans and hemp.
Nature’s 360 Red lentils (Lal masoor dal)
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Nature’s 360 Split & skinned black gram (Urad dal)
- Urad dal, also known as Split Black Gram, is one of the famous lentils used in southern part of Asia, especially in Indian cuisine. Rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates, urad dal is brimming with many health benefits. Moreover, urad dal is one of the richest sources of proteins and vitamin B, and is also beneficial for women, and you why you ask? This simple lentil is full of iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium and potassium, which makes this dal a perfect health package for pregnant women. Other than its health benefits, urad dal is also known to please everyone’s taste palettes. Urad dal is easy to prepare and can be eaten as a side dish also. It is also extensively used in various culinary preparations such as dosa, papad and vada.Urad dal is very nutritious and is also used in ayurvedic medicines. The ayurvedic term for urad dal is ‘masha.’ There are many health benefits of split black gram including its ability to aid in digestion, boost energy, improve the skin health and many others.
- This helps boost the energy levels in the body and keeps you active
- It is a protein-rich dal for vegetarians and for strong bones and a healthy body, have urad dal
- It is good for digestion and also prevents constipation
- It helps increase hair growth as well
Nature’s 360 Split & skinned black gram (Urad dal)
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Nature’s 360 Split & skinned green gram, yellow lentils (Moong dal, Mung dal)
- Yellow moong dal refers to moong beans that have been skinned and split, so that they’re flat, yellow, and quick-cooking. They’re relatively easy to digest.
- They can be made into moong bean paste by de-hulling, cooking, and pulverizing the beans to the consistency of a dry paste. The paste is sweetened and is similar in texture to red bean paste though the smell is slightly more bean-like. In several Asian countries, de-hulled moong beans and moong bean paste are made into ice creams or frozen ice pops and are very popular dessert items.
- In India, moong dal is very commonly used in a variety of dishes ranging from dal and khichdi to kheer and halwa.
Nature’s 360 Split & skinned green gram, yellow lentils (Moong dal, Mung dal)
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Nature’s 360 Split Bengal gram lentil (Chana dal)
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, Iran and Mexico.
In the Indian vegetarian culinary scenario, bengal gram is a major ingredient. It is essentially used in making curries. In the southern India, unripe grams are picked and consumed as snack and the leaves are added in the making of salads.
Nutritional Value:
- Since bengal gram is a protein-rich supplement, it is considered a popular alternative for animal or meat protein.
- Regular consumption of bengal gram helps in reducing protein malnutrition.
- It also helps in lowering the cholesterol level in the bloodstream.
- Chana dal is good for diabetic patients as it has a low glycaemic index.
Did you know?
- Bengal gram reduces hair fall making the hair healthy.
- India is one of the leading countries in cultivating bengal gram.
Nature’s 360 Split Bengal gram lentil (Chana dal)
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Nature’s 360 Split Black gram (Urad dal chilka)
Urad dal, also known as Split Black Gram, is one of the famous lentils used in southern part of Asia, especially in Indian cuisine. Rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates, urad dal is brimming with many health benefits. Moreover, urad dal is one of the richest sources of proteins and vitamin B, and is also beneficial for women, and you why you ask? This simple lentil is full of iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium and potassium, which makes this dal a perfect health package for pregnant women. Other than its health benefits, urad dal is also known to please everyone’s taste palettes. Urad dal is easy to prepare and can be eaten as a side dish also. It is also extensively used in various culinary preparations such as dosa, papad and vada.Urad dal is very nutritious and is also used in ayurvedic medicines. The ayurvedic term for urad dal is ‘masha.’ There are many health benefits of split black gram including its ability to aid in digestion, boost energy, improve the skin health and many others.
Nature’s 360 Split Black gram (Urad dal chilka)
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Nature’s 360 Split green gram (Moong dal chilka)
- Moong or green gram is a small ¼-inch, round, olive-green bean that is mustard or off-white coloured inside. The beans have a sweet flavour, soft texture, and are easy to digest. Green gram is available in many forms including whole, split, de-husked (yellow) and ground. Split moong beans or green moong dal is green gram that has been split but not skinned. Since the husk is not removed completely, the green colour is retained. The splitting is done in a mill.
- Green moong dal a traditional ingredient in Indian cooking, often used in curries. Like other legumes, split green gram is low in fat and high in protein and fibre, but it has the added advantage of cooking quickly. Due to its mild, earthy flavour, green moong dal is best cooked with assertive flavourings.
Nature’s 360 Split green gram (Moong dal chilka)
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Nature’s 360 Yellow split Pigeon peas (Arhar dal, Toor dal, Tuvar dal)
- Our organic Pigeon Pea (Tuvar Dal) is nutritious and easy to digest. A staple legume found in Indian cuisine, pigeon pea is used to make dishes like yellow dal, sambhar and puran poli amongst other dishes.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
- Known for its high potassium content and good amount of protein and vitamin A
- Low in saturated fat and cholesterol free
Nature’s 360 Yellow split Pigeon peas (Arhar dal, Toor dal, Tuvar dal)
