region,regional_example_staples,pulses_or_legumes,note
India South,Rice; ragi; jowar,Toor dal; urad dal,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
India North,Wheat atta; rice; bajra,Chana dal; masoor dal,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
India East,Rice; poha; wheat,Moong dal; masoor dal,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
India West,Wheat atta; jowar; bajra; rice,Moong dal; toor dal,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
India Northeast,Rice; millet; maize,Lentils; beans,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
India Central,Wheat; rice; kodo millet; maize,Chana dal; toor dal,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
Southeast Asia,Rice; dry rice noodles; maize,Soybeans; mung beans,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
Middle East,Wheat; bulgur; rice; couscous,Lentils; chickpeas,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
Sub-Saharan Africa,Maize; sorghum; millet; rice,Cowpeas; beans,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
Europe,Wheat; oats; barley; rice,Lentils; dried peas,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal
Americas,Rice; maize; wheat; oats,Beans; lentils,Examples only; not a complete ration or culturally universal