Best lightly roasted before use, imparting a nutty aroma and crunchy texture to dishes. In India the seeds are usually ground, to thicken and flavour sauces. Tastes good in sweet pastries, breads and is ideal for garnishing vegetables.
Available in 100g 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.
Fennel is crunchy and slightly sweet, adding a refreshing contribution to various cuisines world wide. A dried seed that comes from the fennel herb, fennel seeds look like cumin seeds, only greener, and have an aniseed flavour and a warm, sweet aroma.