Pulses. A fancy word to describe the ever-so-delicious and protein-packed chickpeas, lentils, and dry peas. I am truly fascinated by the different types available and love picking up a new variety every time I go for my Indian groceries. My pantry now contains over 20 different varieties! Most of us are confused when it comes to referring to pulses, cereals or spices in English. Mostly because we are used to refer to these products in our regional names or Hindi. Hereâ??s a detailed glossary that will help you search for relevant English names for most of the food products that add to the distinct taste of the Indian cuisine. For ease of reference, the food products have been divided into four categories â?? Pulses, Cereals, Spices and Seeds and General. India contributes to 75% of global spice production. This is reflected culturally through their cuisine; historically, the spice trade developed throughout the Indian subcontinent, as well as in East Asia and the Middle East. Europeâ??s demand for spices was among the economic and cultural factors that encouraged exploration in the early modern period. The ongoing success of co-existence strategies has depended upon co-operation, communication, flexibility and mutual respect for each cropping system and among growers using these various systems. Over the years, growers have adapted to changes and innovations in agriculture by using new farm management practices, new technologies and other appropriate practices. It is incumbent upon a grower who is growing a crop to satisfy a particular market, to implement best practices to satisfy
Hybrids that are well-adapted to low plant populations generally have a robust plant type, sturdy stalks and big, hanging leaves. Commonly these hybrids correspondingly have a larger root mass. When these attributes are coupled with strong prolificacy, one would expect that this type of hybrid would be better adapted to varying climatic conditions such as those experienced in the western part of the maize production area. These hybrids generally perform better under drought stress situations since lower plant populations enable some buffering of water use during dry spells They can, however, compensate under good production conditions by producing a second ear.
Single-eared hybrids with a fixed or semi-flex ear usually have more upright leaves allowing better light penetration, reduced root mass and thinner more woody stalks. Hybrids exhibiting these characteristics can generally be employed at high plant populations and can deliver excellent yields under high potential conditions. These hybrids are generally better adapted to environments where water application or rainfall is more reliable
This is the most common type grown in SA. Dent formation on the top of the kernel having yellow or white colour. The depression or dent in the corn of the seed is the result of rapid drying and shrinkage. Of the soft starch
It is widely grown and cultivated in India. Endosperm of kernel is soft and starchy in the centre and completely enclosed by a very hard outer layer. The kernel is rounded on the top. The colour may be white or yellow. Grown in Europe, Asia, central America and South America. Flint corn is widely grown in India.
It possess exceptional qualities. Size of kernels is small but the endosperm is hard. When they are heated, the pressure build up within the kernel suddenly results in an explosion and the grain is turn out. Grains are used for human consumption and is the basis of popcorn confectionery. Its cultivation is mainly confined to new world.
The sugar and starch makes the major component of the endosperm that results in sweetish taste of the kernels before they attain the maturity and after maturity, the kernels become wrinkled. The cobs are picked up green for canning and table purpose. Mainly grown in North half of the USA.
Orange
Guava
Grapes
Blackberry
Custard Apple
Pomegranate
Mango
Brinjal
Capsicum
Ridge Gourd
Lemon
Green Cluster Beans
Bottle Gourd(Loki)
