What is the difference between pulses and millets?

Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. Pulses grow in pods and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. read more

Pulses are seeds of 'beans' (many seeds in one pod) - Arhar / Toor (also known as Pigeon Peas as the whole seed is a mottled brown/cream like pigeon eggs), Moong (green), Udad (black), and Masoor (brown when whole). read more

Examples of Major millet - Finger millet, Pearl millet, Sorghum. Examples of Minor millets - Kodo, Little millet, Barnyard Millet etc. Pulses are part of the legume family, refers only to the dried seed. read more

The main difference between cereals and pulses is that the cereals are the grasses which belong to the monocot family Poaceae. They are gathered for their starch-rich grains. When compared to other types of crops including pulses, cereals are the leading energy (Calorie) suppliers and are cultivated in greater quantities worldwide. read more