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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.
The Masoor Dal lentils can be split or whole, and both types are used in Indian cuisine. The split and husked red lentils are called Dhuli Masoor Dal in Hindi. Split and husked lentils have an orange-pink color. However, the whole Masoor Dal with the husks have a dark brown color and thus called Brown Lentils.
Urad dal is a good source of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, iron, and calcium. In addition, whole urad has dietary fibre, whereas urad dal (split urad) does not contain fibre. Among the phytochemicals, prominent phytochemicals present in urad dal are flavonoids and phenolic compounds.
Urad dal is also known as Split black lentils and Black gram dal. Split urad dal retains the skin and also has a strong flavour. Skinned and split urad dal is creamy white and somewhat bland. When boiled, the dal has an unusual mucilaginous texture.
Yellow mustard comes from the seeds of the white mustard plant, Sinapis alba. While it is in the Brassicaceae family, it is not as closely related to the other two types of mustard as they are to each other. The white mustard plant bears light tan seeds that are a little larger than brown mustard seeds.
Parameter Specification
Grain Type Long grain, slender, and aromatic
Average Grain Length (AGL) 8.30 mm to 8.40 mm (raw)
Length after Cooking 18 to 22 mm (more than double after cooking)
Moisture Content 12%
Purity 95% (depending on the grade)
Foreign Matter 0.5%
Broken Grains 1%
Chalky Grains 2%
Damaged/Discolored Grains 1%
Whiteness 38 Kett
Milling Degree Well milled and double polished
Texture Soft and fluffy after cooking
Fragrance/Aroma Strong natural basmati aroma
Color White/Creamy white (for raw); Golden/Parboiled variant available
Cooking Time 8-10 minutes (approximate)
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