The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Its seeds are high in protein.
This creamy textured large pea holds its shape well and is a staple of Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Often used as a base for houmous, spicy dips, and salads.
Green lentils are larger in size and shape to red lentils with a delicious rich pea like flavour. An alternative to puy lentils.
Available in 500g bags.
A delicious small green bean with a creamy nutty flavour. Also used for bean sprouts. Mung Beans are a good source of protein and are high in dietary fibre.
Available in 2Kg bags.
Tiny Mung beans are split and dehusked to produce Mung Dal Yellow. This very popular dal has a deliciously creamy taste and smooth texture when cooked. Used in soups, stews, casseroles and vegetable dishes. Cooks quickly, usually no more than 20 minutes.
Gluten free. Suitable for vegetarians.
Available in 500g bags.
Moth Beans also known as mut, mot, mat, papillion, haricot or dew bean. The moth beans are very small and brownish in colour, with a creamy yellow coloured interior. Similar in taste to the mung bean, but with a nuttier flavour, these tiny beans are simmered with other vegetable or lentils for a staple curry in North India.
Also known as mut, mot, mat, papillon, haricot or dew bean, the moth bean is very small and brownish in color, with a creamy yellow colored interior. Similar in taste to the mung bean, but with a nuttier flavour, these tiny beans are simmered with other vegetables for a staple curry in North India.
Available in 500g bags.
Red Chowri are considered to be an important food legume in India, rest of Asia and even Africa. They are also called or referred to as zipper cream peas or Southern peas. In South India Red Chowri are used to make side dishes and broths and are generally cooked with coconut milk, tomatoes, diced onions and spices.
Red lentils.
Pack Size: 2kg
Produce of more than one country.
Perfect for soups, stews and casseroles
Suitable for vegetarians
Naturally low in fat, high in fibre and rich in protein.