{"title":"Lentils \u0026 Grains","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop the widest selection of lentils, pulses and traditional grains in Los Angeles at Anoras Cash N Carry — your trusted South Asian and international grocery store on Fairfax Ave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom masoor dal and chana dal to moong dal, urad dal, toor dal, black-eyed peas and chickpeas — plus millets, dalia, poha, sabudana and other wholesome grains — we stock everything in sizes from small household packs to bulk catering quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLentils and grains are the heart of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Middle Eastern and African cooking. Rich in protein and fibre, they're essential for making dal, khichdi, curries, soups and a hundred other dishes. We carry top brands including Laxmi, Swad, Deep, Rani and more. Looking for certified organic dals and grains? Browse our dedicated Organic collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat lentils and dals can I buy here?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the everyday staples and then some: toor (arhar), moong, chana, urad and masoor dal, plus black-eyed peas, chickpeas, millets, dalia, poha and sabudana. Sizes run from 2 lb household packs to bulk catering bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the difference between toor, moong, chana, urad and masoor dal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cooks a little different — toor for sambar and everyday dal, moong for light khichdi, chana for a nutty bite, urad for dal makhani and idli batter, masoor for a quick weeknight dal. We stock them whole and split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo you sell lentils and grains in bulk?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most dals come in large bags for families, meal-preppers and restaurants, at cash-and-carry prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I buy fresh lentils and grains near me in Los Angeles?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 — an Indian \u0026amp; international grocery in the Fairfax district. Open to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laxmi-moong-dal-8-lb","title":"Laxmi Moong Dal 8 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaxmi Moong Dal in an 8 lb family pack is premium yellow split mung beans — the lightest, most digestible dal in the Indian kitchen. 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