TRS

TRS is a British importer and packer of South Asian foods, and its packs are among the most recognised in Asian grocers across the country. The brand is known above all for pulses and spices, sold in everything from small packets for trying a new ingredient to the large sacks that restaurants and big families buy.

Our TRS range starts with dal: toor dal, moong dal, urad dal, chana dal and masoor, with rajma and dried beans, kala chana and soya chunks. The spice shelf covers chilli powder, turmeric, Madras curry powder and whole seeds and peppercorns. Flours include semolina, makki atta and rice flour, and the tins run from chickpeas to sarson ka saag and mango pulp. TRS pure mustard oil is labelled for external use and sits with our body massage oils, never with food.

Gujarati kitchens use TRS toor dal for everyday dal and urad for dosa and idli batter, while Punjabi cooks pair makki atta with tinned sarson ka saag for a winter meal. Soya chunks absorb a keema masala in minutes, fine semolina makes upma and halwa, and coarse semolina gives rava idli its texture. Split pulses cook fastest and suit a weeknight, while whole beans and kala chana need an overnight soak.

Keep pulses and flours in airtight tubs in a cool cupboard, and use older stock first in warm weather when pantry moths are about. To compare TRS with other brands, browse our dals and ground spices collections.