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Urad And Tur Imports : Increased

Urad And Tur Imports : Increased

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.
  • Urad:
    • Scientific name: Vigna mungo, commonly known as black gram.
    • Essential in Indian cuisine, often used as a dal and paired with rice or curry.
    • Grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons in India.
    • Also grown in tropical regions like the Caribbean, Fiji, Myanmar, and Africa, introduced by Indian immigrants.
  • Tur:
    • Scientific name: Cajanus cajan, known as toor dal or pigeon pea.
    • Indigenous to the Eastern Hemisphere; cultivated widely in tropical and semi-tropical regions.
    • Commonly consumed as a staple in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
    • Cultivated in Latin America and the Caribbean, widely used in regional dishes.