Source: News on Air
Context: The Indian government reported a significant increase in Urad imports from Brazil, reaching over 22,000 metric tonnes.
- The Ministry of Consumer Affairs highlighted Brazil’s potential as a major supplier of Urad and Tur for India, benefiting from different cropping seasons that align with India’s crop demands.
About Urad:
- Scientific name: Vigna mungo, commonly known as black gram.
- Origins: Native to South Asia; widely cultivated and highly valued in India.
- Culinary use: Essential in Indian cuisine, often used as a dal and paired with rice or curry.
- Season: Grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons in India.
- Global cultivation: Also grown in tropical regions like the Caribbean, Fiji, Myanmar, and Africa, introduced by Indian immigrants.
About Tur:
- Scientific name: Cajanus cajan, known as toor dal or pigeon pea.
- Origins: Indigenous to the Eastern Hemisphere; cultivated widely in tropical and semi-tropical regions.
- Culinary use: Commonly consumed as a staple in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
- Global spread: Cultivated in Latin America and the Caribbean, widely used in regional dishes.
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