A Complete Guide to Indian Pulses for Importers: Toor, Urad, Moong, Chana and Masoor

Indian pulses are supplied in different forms for retail, food-service and manufacturing. Buyers should specify the exact commodity and processing form, then agree measurable quality limits, packaging and destination requirements before ordering.

Toor Dal

Toor, also called pigeon pea, is sold whole or split. Buyers should specify the form, colour expectations, moisture, purity, foreign matter and any agreed limits for damaged material.

Urad Dal

Urad is used in dals, idli and dosa batter and food manufacturing. Specify whole black, split or skinned form as required. For batter applications, test a representative sample in the intended process.

Moong Dal

Moong may be supplied as whole green grain or split yellow dal. These forms have different appearances and applications, so state the exact product form.

Chana Dal, Besan and Kabuli chickpeas

Chana Dal is split chickpea, while Besan is flour. Specify mesh or particle size for flour. Kabuli chickpeas are often purchased by calibre; define the size range and acceptable tolerances.

Masoor

Masoor is available as whole brown lentils or split red lentils. Confirm the form and relevant colour, cleanliness, moisture and split-consistency requirements.

Common procurement checks

• Exact product, form and grade.
• Moisture, purity, foreign matter and damaged material limits.
• Size, calibre or mesh where relevant.
• Sample approval and lot-specific testing.
• Bag size, packaging material and destination labelling.
• Quantity, destination port, Incoterm and required documents.

Plan a commercial order

Confirm current availability and specifications for the actual lot. Compare supplier offers only when product form, quality limits, packing and delivery terms match.

Contact D’Amalfi Global for B2B pulse sourcing with your product list, quantities, packing and destination.