Pigeon peas are an important legume crop. The Indian subcontinent, eastern Africa and Central America, are the world's three main pigeon pea-producing regions. The dried peas may be sprouted briefly, then cooked, for a flavour different from the green or dried peas.

A popular Gujarati snack fenugreek flavoured thin crispy wafers made up of whole wheat flour.

Urid Dal, also known as Black gram, is very nutritious as it contains high levels of protein.

Vandevi , Asafoedita, asafoetida, hing , This spice is a mix of many ingredients for it to be edible .

Rehydrated chillies can be chopped or cut into strips and added to soups, stews, salads, salsas etc.

Coriander seed is possibly the most important ingredient in Indian curries and dried roasted Coriander seeds or dhana dal are eaten as a snack. Coriander seeds are also an essential ingredient in tagines. Coriander goes well with ham and pork, especially when orange is included. It enhances fish dishes and, with other spices, may form a delicious coating for spiced fish or chicken, rubbed into the scored flesh and grilled. Try frying a few seeds with sausages to add an unusual flavour. Coriander complements chili and is included in many chili recipes, such as harissa, the hot North African red pepper sauce. It may be added to cream or cottage cheese.