Lentils, generally husked and split. It also applies to the dishes commonly made with them. They do not need soaking.
Lentils cooked with butter.
Husked coriander (US: cilantro) seeds. This aromatic spice has a pungent, slightly lemony flavour.
A dish of chicken or meat cooked with lentil and vegetable purée.
Coriander (US: cilantro) leaves
Many believe this to be the most subtle rice of all, grown in the tiny village of Rambirsingpura in the Punjab.
Split green gram or mung beans. The most versatile of all the pulses as they are used for soups and dhals, and for bean sprouts. It is small with an olive green seed coat and a creamy yellow interior.
