These dried val beans are creamy white in color, flat and long, with a thick, white ridge on one side. On cooking, val acquires a strong, nutty aroma and the taste becomes creamy with a hint of bitterness.
Fudco Choradall (split black-eyed beans). Black Eyed Beans has a prominent black spot and is pale in colour. It is a good source of vitamin A and has a high content of folic acid and calcium. It can be used to make curries, soups and casserole.
Top-op Daria Dal is a roasted gram split. Dariya dal is sweet and nutty flavour. Used in preparing curries, salads and chutneys. Rich in protein and fibre. Can be consumed raw as a snack and easy to digest. Comes in 300 g.