Description

The nutritional value and it’s versatility of Masoor makes it a very sought after ingredient in Indian Kitchens. With a taste of earth in it’s flavor the Sabut Masoor is usually an important ingredient of thick lentil soups or even used along with vegetables to prepare a side dish very well complementing Rice. While Masoor is and important part of the East Indian Cuisine, the rest of India uses Masoor Dal variants as solo or in combination with other lentils to prepare soups, vadas and much more. Also known as red lentil, this Dal is packed with nutrients and has various health benefits.

In addition to using only natural methods of cultivation, our farmers don’t use machinery for any harvesting and post harvest process in order to preserve the natural consistency and nutrition of our produce. You will taste the difference of our Masoor and ordinary Masoor when it comes to taste and how easily and quickly they cook.

Our Masoor is produced by 100% natural methods of cultivation.

Health Benefits

• Masoor is very rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber.
• High protein content with essential amino acids like isoleucine and lysine makes it a very healthy food.
• In addition to good source of potassium and antioxidants, Masoor also has calcium and magnesium that help in strengthening of bones and teeth.
• Folate and vitamin B in Masoor help in neutralizing inflammation.
• Masoor has a good amount of dietary fiber which inhibits the rate at which food is absorbed in the small intestine by the blood thus reducing Sugar Level Spikes. It scores low in glycemic index is good to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
• Masoor dal is also a rich source of vitamin A, C and E. These vitamins are essential for maintaining a healthy eyesight and vision.

Why HOSH

At HOSH our philosophy is aligned with the Slow Food Movement and Fair Trade. Our conscious effort embraces Ethical-Sourcing directly from farmers. Our Farmers use the natural methods of cultivation and harvest. When you buy HOSH products you enable us to support farmers who are engaged in natural/organic methods of farming. It’s a wholesome harmony that benefits everyone involved including Mother Nature.