Looking for Indian lentils delivery in South East London? Choose the dal named in your recipe, check whether it is whole or split, and compare pack weights before ordering. MasalaMart offers free delivery on orders over £30 in South East London and over £50 for UK-wide delivery. Confirm available delivery options for your full address at checkout.
Lentils, pulses and dal: understanding the names
Dal can refer to a pulse ingredient or the dish made from it. Products sold alongside lentils can include other pulses, such as split chickpeas, pigeon peas and mung beans. These are useful ingredients in Indian cooking, but they do not all cook or taste the same.
Browse MasalaMart to check the current grocery range. Varieties mentioned here are shopping ideas, not a guarantee of stock.
Masoor dal
Split red lentils are commonly used for soft-textured dal and soups. Whole masoor retains its outer skin and behaves differently during cooking. Confirm the form specified by your recipe rather than choosing by the word masoor alone.
Toor dal and chana dal
Toor dal is split pigeon pea, while chana dal is split chickpea. Both are used in Indian recipes, but they are not identical substitutes. Their texture and cooking requirements differ, so choose the product your method calls for.
Moong and urad
Moong and urad can be sold whole, split or with the skin removed. Whole green mung beans, yellow split moong and whole urad are distinct products. Read the listing carefully, especially when following a recipe for a particular dal or batter.
Review individual product details at MasalaMart for the variety, ingredients, pack weight and preparation information.
Choose your meal before your pack size
For a new recipe, a smaller pack can be practical. If you regularly cook the same dal, compare larger packs by net weight and price while considering storage space and how quickly you will use them.
Start with one or two varieties you know you will cook rather than several similar-looking packets without a plan.
Preparation depends on the product
Follow the packet instructions and a recipe suited to the specific pulse and form. Rinsing, soaking and cooking requirements can differ. Do not apply one cooking time to every dal, and cook dry pulses thoroughly as directed.
Build the rest of your basket
Check your cupboards for rice, flour, spices and cooking oil before adding more. Buy any fresh vegetables or aromatics locally if they are not offered by your online shop. Keep your list focused on the meals you plan to make.
Free delivery: local and UK-wide
- South East London: free delivery on orders over £30.
- UK-wide delivery: free delivery on orders over £50.
The £30 threshold applies to South East London, not every UK address. Enter your complete address to review delivery options and the final total. Combine groceries you need rather than adding unnecessary extras to reach a threshold.
Check delivery timing
Review dispatch information and estimated delivery before planning a meal around your order. Do not assume same-day or next-day service unless explicitly offered for your address and basket. Include flat or building details where needed.
Keep your pulses labelled
Follow storage instructions. If transferring contents into suitable containers, retain the product name, dates, allergen and cooking information so similar-looking varieties do not get confused.
Before ordering
- Choose your recipe and the pulse it requires.
- Confirm whole, split and skin-on or skinless forms.
- Compare pack weights and read preparation details.
- Enter your full address and check available delivery options.
- Review availability, the applicable free-delivery threshold and final total.
Browse MasalaMart
Visit MasalaMart to explore current grocery listings. Confirm dal availability and product details before ordering, with free delivery over £30 in South East London or over £50 for UK-wide delivery.