•  Organic Wheat ( Triticum )

Wheat is widely cultivated as a cash crop because it produces a good yield per unit area, grows well in a temperate climate even with a moderately short growing season , and yields a versatile, high-quality flour that is widely used in baking . Most breads are made with wheat flour, including many breads named for the other grains they contain like most rye and oat breads. Many other popular foods are made from wheat flour as well, resulting in a large demand for the grain even in economies with a significant food surplus .

•  Organic Rice ( Oryza sativa )

Rice is the world's third largest crop, behind maize (corn) and wheat . Although its species are native to South Asia and certain parts of Africa , centuries of trade and exportation has made it commonplace in many cultures. The seeds of the rice plant are first milled to remove the outer husks of the grain; this creates brown rice . This process may be continued, removing the germ and the rest of the husk, called bran at this point, creating white rice . The white rice may then be buffed with glucose or talc powder (often called polished rice ), parboiled , or processed into flour . The white rice may also be enriched to add nutrients, especially those lost during the milling process. The raw rice may be ground into flour for many uses as well, including making many kinds of beverages such as amazake , horchata , rice milk , and sake . Rice flour is generally safe for people on a gluten-free diet . Rice may also be made into various types of noodles . Rice is cooked by boiling or steaming . It can be cooked in just enough water to cook it through, or it can be cooked in a large quantity of water which is drained before serving.

•  Organic Cashews ( Anacardium occidentale )

The cashew apple is used for its juicy but acidic pulp, which can be eaten raw or used in the production of jam , chutney , or various beverages. Cashew nuts are a common ingredient in Asian cooking . They can also be ground into a spread called cashew butter similar to peanut butter . Cashews have a very high oil content, and they are used in some other nut butters to add extra oil. Cashew provide essential fatty acids, B vitamins, fiber, protein, carbohydrate potassium, iron, and zinc. Like other nuts, cashews are high in saturated fat; however, eaten in small quantities cashews are a highly nutritious food.

•  Organic Peanuts ( Arachis hypogaea )

Peanuts are also known as earthnuts , goobers , goober peas , pindas , jack nuts , pinders , manila nuts and monkey nuts. They are salted, shelled nuts, peanut butter . peanut brittle , candy bars , and nuts that have been roasted in the shell. Salted peanuts are usually roasted in oil and packed in retail size, plastic bags or hermetically sealed cans. Dry roasted, salted peanuts are also marketed in significant quantities. Commercial manufacture of sandwiches, candy, and bakery products. Boiled peanuts are a preparation of raw, unshelled green peanuts typically eaten as a snack. Peanuts are also often eaten raw, or boiled in salt water. Peanut oil is often used in cooking, because it has a mild flavor and burns only at a relatively high temperature. Peanuts are a rich source of proteins .

•  Soapnuts

Soapnut is the fruit of the Ritha . The shell contains saponin, which is known for its ability to cleanse and wash.Soapnutremoves dirt from clothing - it is not only highly effective but also gentle. Because it is mild and natural, it preserves the colours and the structure of your valuable clothing longer than chemical detergents. It's so gentle that you will no longer need to use laundry

softener: The laundry turns out amazingly soft! Because of these characteristics, soapnuts are the perfect detergent.

Soapnuts are completely natural.

•  anionic and nonionic surfactants

•  buffering agents

•  perfumes

•  "quality control" agents

Mustard Seed's hot and spicy flavor enhances meats, fish, fowl, sauces, and salad dressings. Whole Mustard Seed may be used in pickling or in boiling vegetables such as cabbage or sauerkraut. Brown Mustard Seeds are an important flavoring in Indian dishes.

•  Organic Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum )

The small, cream-white sesame seed is used whole in cooking for its rich nutty flavour. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to breads, including bagels and the top of hamburger buns. Sesame seeds are baked into crackers , often in the form of sticks. Sesame oil was the preferred cooking oil in India . Sesame flavour also very popular in Korean cuisine , used to marinate meat and vegetables. The seeds are rich in manganese , copper , and calcium and contain Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and Vitamin E (tocopherol) . They contain powerful antioxidants called lignans, which are also anti-carcinogenic. They also contain phytosterols , which block cholesterol production. Sesame contains one lignan unique to it called sesamin . The nutrients of sesame seeds are better absorbed if they are ground or pulverised before consumption. Sesame oil is used for massage and health treatments of the body in the ancient Indian ayurvedic system with the types of massage called abianga and shirodara . Ayurveda views sesame oil as the most viscous of the plant oils and as such good at pacifying the health problem associated with vata aggravation.

Niger Seeds ( Niger seed is a favorite food of Goldfinches. It resembles small grains of wild rice and has a high fat and protein content. Niger is also known as thistle. Many people think they will be growing thistle weeds in their yard if they offer this seed. In fact, niger is not a thistle at all. It's the seed of the niger plant native to Ethiopia . Niger seed sold as birdseed is heated to prevent it from germinating. Tube type feeders with small openings are used as Niger or "Thistle" feeders.

•  Arhar ( Cajanus cajan )

It is one of the important traditional crop of India. It is a highly nutritious and rich in protein , carbohydrate , fibre and minerals. Traditional Toor is a delicacy and is cooked in festivals and special occasions. It is known for its enhanced taste.

•  Chick Peas ( Cicer arietinum)

Mature chickpeas can be eaten in salads, cooked in stews, ground into a flour called gram flour (also known as besan , and used in Indian cuisine ), ground and shaped in balls and fried as falafel , stirred into a batter and baked to make farinata , cooked and ground into a paste called hummus , or roasted, spiced and eaten as a snack (e.g. leblebi ). In India, where they are referred to as "chana," chickpeas provide a major source of protein in a predominantly vegetarian culture. Unripe chickpeas are often picked out of the pod and eaten as a raw snack in many parts of India , and the plants are eaten there as a green vegetable in salads . chickpeas are said to have a very low glycemic making it good for many people with blood sugar problems.

•  Green Moong

•  Urad ( Black Gram )

It is grown in the uplands of an altitude of 1000 - 1500m above sea level. It is commonly cultivated for pulse and various preparations of Urad have ritualistic.

•  Masoor ( Horse Gram )

Grown over a wide range of soil. It has also renowned for its perceived medicinal properities used for relief from arthritis and kidney stones. The whole is soaked then fried or boiled to make dal or soup.

•  Moong dal

Moong dal/dahl in particular is very easy to digest. dal/dahls take on seasonings and spices very well. dal/dahl is a very comforting food just like chicken soup. In Malaysia a sweet porridge served warm has mung beans as its base, then palm sugar and coconut milk are added. Friend of the heart. Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.

•  Rajma ( Red Kidney Beans )

Dark Red Kidney Beans are large and kidney-shaped with a deep glossy red color. They have a solid flavor and texture.

•  Castor Oil ( Ricinus communis )

Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean . castor oil production goes into medical or health store products. It is used to ease constipation and as an emetic to induce vomiting . Consumption of large amounts of castor oil (below lethal doses, such as one bottle) can induce labor in near-term pregnant women. Castor oil and its derivatives have applications in the manufacturing of soaps , lubricants , hydraulic and brake fluids , paints , dyes , coatings , inks , cold resistant plastics , waxes and polishes, nylon , pharmaceuticals and perfumes .

•  Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica )

Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of Neem ( Azadirachta indica ), an evergreen tree which is endemic to the Indian sub-continent and has been introduced to many other areas in the tropics. Neem oil is not used for cooking purposes but, in India and Bangladesh , it is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, hair products, body hygiene creams, hand creams) and in Ayurvedic , Unani and folklore traditional medicine, in the treatment of a wide range of afflictions. Neem include the treatment of fever, leprosy , malaria , ophthalmia and tuberculosis . Neem include use as an anthelmintic , antifeedant, antiseptic , diuretic , emmenagogue , contraceptive , febrifuge , parasiticide, pediculocide and insecticide.

•  Rosemary Oil ( Rosmarinus officinalis )

Extracts of rosemary are often found in proprietary soaps, perfumes, toilet waters and hair preparations. As a hair treatment, since massaging the scalp stimulates the circulation, helps decrease dandruff and encourages hair growth, massaging using one part rosemary oil. Rosemary contains compounds that will retard the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) playing a key role in cognition and reasoning. As these compounds can be absorbed through the skin, regular use of a rosemary shampoo, either a commercial one or rosemary tincture added to a herbal shampoo could prove beneficial.

•  Thyme Oil ( Thymus serpyllum )

Thyme is used for flavoring cheeses, soups, stews, stuffings, meats, fishes, dressings, sauces, and honey. The essential oil and oleoresin of thyme are also used in the flavor and food industries. The oil is used in the flavoring of toothpaste, mouthwashes, and cough medicines. The oil is also used in the manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics. Thyme has antioxidant properties. As a medicinal plant, thyme has traditionally been considered an anthelmintic, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, rubefactient, sedative, stimulant, and tonic. The plant has been used as a folk medicine against asthma, arteriosclerosis, colic, bronchitis, coughs, diarrhea, and rheumatism. Thyme has been used to promote perspiration.

•  Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea)

Arrowroot is used as an article of diet in the form of biscuits , puddings , jellies , cakes , etc., and also with beef tea , milk or veal broth , noodles in Korean cuisine, or boiled with a little flavoring added, as an easily digestible food for children and people with dietary restrictions.

•  Maize ( Zea mays )

The primary use for maize is as a feed for livestock , forage, silage or grain. Silage is made by fermentation of chopped green cornstalks. The grain also has many industrial uses, including transformation into plastics and fabrics. Some is hydrolyzed and enzymatically treated to produce syrups, particularly high fructose corn syrup , a sweetener, and some is fermented and distilled to produce grain alcohol .
Grain alcohol from maize is traditionally the source of bourbon whiskey . Increasingly ethanol is being used at low concentrations (10% or less) as an additive in gasoline ( gasohol ) for motor fuels to increase the octane rating, lower pollutants, and reduce petroleum use. Sweetcorn is a genetic variation that is high in sugars and low in starch that is served like a vegetable . Popcorn is kernels of certain varieties that explode when heated, forming a fluffy piece and are eaten as a snack.

•  Amla ( Emblica Officinalis )

It is a tonic, has a haematinic and lipalytic function useful in Scurvy and Jaundice, prevents Indigestion and controls acidity as well as it's a natural source of anti-ageing. It is one of the supplement used in hyperacidity and Liver disorders. It stops premature greying or hair-loss, encourages nail and hair growth, improves eye-sight, cleanses the mouth, nourishes the teeth, bones. Cleanses the intestine and regulates blood sugar.

Benefits of Amla

• Enhances production of Red Blood Cells. Strengthens teeth, hair and nails.

• Regulates Blood Sugar and prevents lipid peroxidation in cell membranes.

• Very Powerful anti-inflammatory herb. Useful in hemorrhoids, gastritis and colitis.

• Useful in eye problems especially in inflammations. Having been shown to improve nearsightedness significantly in recent studies, amla is the most frequently used cataract medicine. Amla is a potent inhibitor of free radicals, which are one cause of cataracts.

• Prevents premature greying of hair and makes them strong and free from dandruff.

• Increases all-round immunity in the body against heart and nervous disorders.

•  Bahada

•  Harida

•  Honey

Honey is significantly sweeter than table sugar and has attractive chemical properties for baking. Honey has a distinctive flavor which leads some people to prefer it over sugar and other sweeteners . Liquid honey does not spoil. Because of its high sugar concentration, it kills bacteria by plasmolysis . Natural airborne yeasts cannot become active in it because the moisture content is too low. Natural, raw honey varies from 14% to 18% moisture content. As long as the moisture content remains under 18%, virtually no organism can successfully multiply to significant amounts in honey. The main uses of honey are in cooking , baking, spreading on bread or toast, and as an addition to various beverages such as tea . Because honey is hygroscopic (drawing moisture from the air), a small quantity of honey added to a pastry recipe will retard staling. Raw honey also contains enzymes that help in its digestion , several vitamins and antioxidants . Honey is the main ingredient in the alcoholic beverage mead , which is also known as honey wine , and metheglin. It is also used as an adjunct in beer .

•  Heena (Lawsonia inermis)

Henna is used as a dye , particularly in hair coloring , and temporary body art known as mehndi . The dye is extracted from the dried leaf and petioles of the plant. Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration. Henna paste is usually applied to the skin using a plastic cone or a paint brush, but sometimes a small metal-tipped jacquard bottle used for silk painting is used. The affected area is then wrapped with tissue, plastic, or medical tape to lock in body heat, creating a more intense colour on the skin. The wrap is worn overnight and then removed. The final colour is reddish brown and can last anywhere from two weeks to several months depending on the quality of the paste.

•  Holy Basil ( Ocimum basilicum )

Basil is most commonly used fresh, and in cooked recipes, is generally added at the last moment, as cooking destroys the flavour quickly. Basil, like other aromatic plants such as fennel and tarragon , contains Estragole , a known carcinogen and teratogen in rats and mice.

•  Triphala

Triphala is an effective blood purifier that stimulates bile secretion as it detoxifies the liver, helps digestion andassimilation, and significantly reduces serum cholesterol and lipid levels throughout body.

•  improves digestion
•  is antioxidant rich
•  improves circulation (cardiotonic and capillary strengthening flavonoids)
•  potentiates adrenergic function (helps the body recover from stress)
•  contains linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid) and phospholipids
•  lowers blood pressure
•  exerts a marked heart-protective and cardio-tonic effect
•  reduces serum cholesterol
•  improves liver function and is liver protective
•  is anti-inflammatory (constituents include Vit. C and quercetin)
•  is expectorant
•  has anti-viral (HIV, AIDS, herpes, CMV) properties
•  has anti-bacterial properties
•  has anti-cancer properties
•  has anti-allergy properties

•  Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.)

Is grown for a lower grade of guar gum, which is used in cloth and paper manufacture, oil well drilling muds, explosives, ore flotation, and a host of other industrial applications.

•  Sorghum

Sorghum is used for food , fodder , and the production of alcoholic beverages . It is drought tolerant and heat tolerant and is especially important in arid regions. Sorghum grain is used primarily as a maize substitute for livestock feed because their nutritional values are very similar. Some hybrids commonly grown for feed have been developed to deter birds, and therefore contain a high concentration of tannins and phenolic compounds. It is used to make such foods as couscous , sorghum flour, porridge and molasses . a variety of unleavened bread made from sorghum, is the staple diet in many parts of India.