Cereals And Pulses

Made from steamed and dried durum wheat, couscous is now a popular alternative for rice and pasta. It contains tiny granules of semolina that have a slightly fluffy texture. Couscous is steamed several times until it gets the required texture. Though being a traditional North African dish, couscous has adapted itself to various cuisines. In Li...

Cornmeal is flour grounded from dried maize. It is grounded at a medium and coarse consistency, but not as finely soft wheat flour. Finely grounded cornmeal is called corn flour in some countries. It is usually yellow in color deriving its color from the maize kernels. But it is also available in white, blue or red varieties depending on the type...

It is a legume that is high in proteins. It is also known as garbanzo bean, chana and chickpeas. India is the leading producer of bengal gram. They are mostly consumed after soaking in water for a few hours. Types and Usage Desi chickpeas are smaller and darker, also known as kale chana and are cultivated in India, Pakistan and Banglades...