The price gap between yellow peas and chana dal has widened and that’s why the chana dal demand has come down to 40 per cent of yellow peas. Australian chana prices are coming down and January ...

Desi chana used to attract a 66% import duty, a move aimed at encouraging domestic production. The government also extended dutyfree imports of yellow peas, for the second time, till October 31.

Different lentils and split peas will give differing results - split yellow peas make a chunky toothsome dal. Split mung beans are particularly popular in Bangladeshi versions, while black dal ...