| Description | | Mung beans are considered tasty and very healthy
because they have a high content of fiber and important proteins. They are rich in nutrients and are considered one of the best vegetable protein sources. | Brown mustard seeds are widely used as a spice,
especially in India, and have a piquant taste. Their heat disappears quickly when cooking, so they should only be added towards the end of the cooking time. In India, the grains are roasted in a dry pan before used, which gives them a unique nutty aroma. It is particularly popular for refining many vegetable dishes. | Black cardamom is used as a spice in a similar way
to the green cardamom, but the taste differs considerably. In contrast to green cardamom, black cardamom is rarely used in desserts. Its tart, earthy aroma, reminiscent of softwood and camphor, and its smoky taste are due to the traditional drying over an open fire. The spice is mostly used in hearty meat dishes. | Urid Chilka Dal is the split Urid bean with a creamy
white interior and the natural black husk intact. It cooks faster than the whole Urid dal. Once softened, it thickens to form a delicious, rich gravy. Dals with husk are generally considered more nutritious in India and Black Urid is rich in proteins and iron, making it the perfect energy booster in a vegetarian diet. | Nutmeg shells are also called mace and are the reddish shells that surround the nutmeg. They have a slightly sweeter taste than nutmeg and are used in many different dishes in Indian cuisine, especially in meat dishes. |
| Content | Turmeric is native to Southeast India and belongs to the ginger family. Turmeric is an important component of the curry powder and is obtained from the root of the Haldi plant. Even adding a small amount gives the dishes colour and a spicy taste. | Mung beans are considered tasty and very healthy
because they have a high content of fiber and important proteins. They are rich in nutrients and are considered one of the best vegetable protein sources. | Brown mustard seeds are widely used as a spice,
especially in India, and have a piquant taste. Their heat disappears quickly when cooking, so they should only be added towards the end of the cooking time. In India, the grains are roasted in a dry pan before used, which gives them a unique nutty aroma. It is particularly popular for refining many vegetable dishes. | Black cardamom is used as a spice in a similar way
to the green cardamom, but the taste differs considerably. In contrast to green cardamom, black cardamom is rarely used in desserts. Its tart, earthy aroma, reminiscent of softwood and camphor, and its smoky taste are due to the traditional drying over an open fire. The spice is mostly used in hearty meat dishes. | Nutritional Information per 100gm (unless otherwise stated):
Calories/Energy: 1325kJ/350kcal
Fat: 1g of
which saturates: 0g
Carbohydrates: 63g
of which sugars: 7g
Fiber: 16g
Protein: 24g
Salt: 0.015g
Ingredients:
Urid dal (Lentils) | Nutmeg shells are also called mace and are the reddish shells that surround the nutmeg. They have a slightly sweeter taste than nutmeg and are used in many different dishes in Indian cuisine, especially in meat dishes. |
