Pawan industry Dharchula, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa or less commonly Oryza glaberrima. The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza.

In Indian cuisine, dal are dried, split pulses that do not require soaking before cooking. Certain regions in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and India are the largest producers of pulses in the world. The term is also used for various soups prepared from these pulses.