A pulse is the edible seed from a legume plant. Pulses include beans, lentils, and peas. For example, a pea pod is a legume, but the pea inside the pod is the pulse.

Black Gram, also known as “Urad Dal,” are pulses that, although commonly called lentils, are actually related to cowpeas and mung beans.

Moong Dal Yellow or Mung Dal is split and skinned Green Gram Beans which is also known as Yellow Lentils. Moong dal is very healthy and easy to digest. You may add such as curry leaves, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds and asafoetida when making the dal. The herbs and seeds add an unique layer of aroma and flavor.

Masoor dal (Lens culinaris), also called red lentil, is a staple food in every Indian household. It is widely cultivated in warm, tropical and temperate zones for its edible and nutritious seeds

Masoor dal (Lens culinaris), also called red lentil, is a staple food in every Indian household. It is widely cultivated in warm, tropical and temperate zones for its edible and nutritious seeds. In addition, it is an important source of protein for the vegetarian population in developing countries.