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.

Deliciously sweet and smooth, this favourite Indian dal is delicious with vegetables.

Stuffed curried Patra leaves are a Gujurati speciality dish. The Patra leaves are stuffed with a spicy mixture of gram flour, tamarind and spices to make a rich and delicious vegetarian starter or snack - but you need to know how to serve this!

Peeled and ready to use tomatoes. Perfect for adding to curries and stews. Can be used to make your own Pasta sauce.

Like a black mung bean but slightly sweeter and creamier, use in the same way as mung beans. A base for many dals and goes well with red kidney beans cooked together. Urid Beans are a good source of protein and are high in dietary fibre. Available in 500g bags.

Laila a name known for quality and excellence brings you the finest basmati rice found in Punjab today. Grown for the past 7,000 years on the upland terraces of the mountains, Laila Basmati Rice with a delightful delicate aroma and delicious flavour becomes an ideal addition to any savoury dish.