Pulses, also known as grain legumes, are a group of 12 crops
that includes dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils. They are high in
protein, fibre, and various vitamins, provide amino acids, and are hearty
crops. They are most popular in developing countries, but are increasingly
becoming recognized as an excellent part of a healthy diet throughout the
world.
India is the largest producer (25% of global production),
consumer (27% of world consumption) and importer (14%) of pulses in the world.
Bengal Gram (Desi Chick Pea / Desi Chana), Pigeon Peas (Arhar / Toor / Red
Gram), Green Beans (Moong Beans), Chick Peas (Kabuli Chana), Black Matpe (Urad
/ Mah / Black Gram), Red Kidney Beans (Rajma), Black Eyed Peas (Lobiya),
Lentils (Masoor), White Peas (Matar) are major pulses grown and consumed in
India.
