Benefits of Pulse Consumption and their Types
Pulses occupy an important place in the Indian agricultural landscape. Diving deep into numbers, pulses are grown over an area of 23.8 million hectares with a total production of 18.6 million tons. The average yield of pulse in India stands at 735 kg/Hectares. The item is also an important source of protein and essential nutrients for the overall health of the population. Major pulse producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The country holds the unique distinction of being the largest producer, consumer and importer in the world. As a matter of fact, India contributes 20% to the total world production of pulses. Pulse exporters in India have been capitalizing on the international demand for Indian pulses. Pulses belong to the legume family and essentially include lentils and beans. Some of the commonly used pulses in India have been listed below: TOOR: Toor dal is one of the most widely used lentils in India and...