Natco Urid (or Urad) beans split and dehusked to produce a small pale yellow split pea (dal). This dal has many uses and is popular in North and South Indian cuisine. Great for creamy dals and soups and also used to prepare dumplings. If fried in oil, this dal will turn red and acquire a nutty flavour.
Mung Dal Yellow is the split mung bean, and is a popular dal to cook as it is quick to soften It is often used to make kitcheri, a rice and lentil dish, of which there are many different recipes depending on the region and particular chef.
Natco Green lentils are quick to cook and don't require soaking in advance. They have a delicious earthy flavour, and can be used as an alternative to puy lentils. Use in soups, casseroles, dals, curries and hearty salads. They can also be sprouted to make a healthy raw snack.
Black cumin is an annual herbaceous plant with fine foliage and delicate pale bluish purple or white flowers. It is indigenous to the Mediterranean but grows prolifically in many areas of the world.
Natco Powa Thin (Flaked Rice) 400g
Also known as Pohe or Poha or Flattened rice.
Perfect for making dadpe pohe, maharashtrian breakfast variety or porridge or chivda.
Very hot, small whole chillies that can be used instead of fresh chillies. Heat them in oil until they increase in size. The frying enhances their flavour. Birdseye chillies may be small but they are very hot so use with care!
Whole Brown Lentils Belonging to the Lentil family, sabut masoor dal are round flat lentils, in dark brown colour and have an orange interior. Also linseed has been prized for their health-protective properties. It protects us from many diseases as well.
Natco Cornmeal Medium is a coarse or polenta is a perfect dish. Cornmeal can be served in variety of ways such as sliced, fried, grilled or rice substitute.