PULSES

Pulses are the seeds of legume plants that are edible. Pulses occur in a variety of forms, sizes, and colours and are grown in pods. Dry beans, dry broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas, cow peas, pigeon peas, lentils, Bambara beans, vetches, lupins, and pulses nes (not elsewhere specified – minor pulses that don't fall into one of the other categories) are the 11 types of pulses recognised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Pulses have a long and illustrious history. Pulses were originally discovered 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent, a Middle Eastern region that was home to some of the oldest human civilizations.

Pulses are annual crops that produce one to twelve grains or seeds every year. The name "pulses" refers to crops that are only harvested as dried grains, as opposed to other vegetable crops that are picked while still green.

Pulses were grown and exported by 173 different nations between 2010 and 2013.

Pulses are nutritious, healthful, and simple to prepare. Growing pulses also helps to promote sustainable agriculture by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and using less water than other crops.

Common Pulses :-

• Dry beans

• Lentils

• Faba beans

• Chickpeas

• Cowpeas

• Bambara beans

• Pigeons beans

• Lupins

• Vetches

Pulses are cultivated in 173 countries throughout the world and come in hundreds of different kinds. The pictures on this page are only a sampling of the pulse variations available at your local market.