An honest review of Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg price in Bangladesh, what you get for ৳185, how to cook it, and how it compares with imported and split dal options at Gravity Bazar.
If you are comparing dal prices before your next grocery order, the Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg price in Bangladesh is one of the numbers worth knowing by heart. At Gravity Bazar it is listed at ৳185.00 for a full kilogram, packed under a brand most Bangladeshi kitchens already recognise. This guide explains what that price buys you, how the dal behaves in the pot, and where it makes sense to spend a little more or a little less.
We will not pretend a packet of lentils will change your life. What we can do is tell you plainly what to expect, who this pack suits, and which alternative to pick if your budget or your cooking style points elsewhere.
What the Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg Price in Bangladesh Actually Reflects
At ৳185.00 per kilogram, this sits in the middle-to-upper range for red lentils in the local market. You are paying for a branded, sealed pack with a known supplier behind it, not for loose dal scooped from an open sack.
Deshi moshur dal generally costs more than imported moshur dal. Local red lentils tend to be smaller, cook faster, and hold a slightly sweeter, earthier taste that many families prefer for everyday dal. Imported varieties are usually cheaper per kilo but can need a little more cooking time and sometimes more seasoning to taste right.
What the price does not tell you is how the dal was stored before it reached the shelf. That is where buying from a store with proper packing and a return policy matters more than saving ৳10 somewhere else.
Is ৳185 for 1 kg reasonable?
For a branded deshi moshur dal in a sealed 1 kg pack, yes, it is a fair market price. You are not getting a bargain-bin deal, and you are not being overcharged either. If you cook dal four or five times a week, a kilo lasts a small family roughly two to three weeks depending on portion size.
Broken down per serving, the cost is small. A typical pot for a family of four uses about 150–200 grams, which works out to roughly ৳28–৳37 of dal per meal before you add oil, onion or spices.
What You Get in the Pack
The pack is Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg, rated 5.0 out of 5 on our store listing. It is a single sealed kilogram, which is practical for regular cooking and still small enough to finish before quality drops.
Deshi red lentils are typically hulled and split, so they cook down quickly into a soft, creamy dal. Expect a cooking time in the region of 15–25 minutes in a pressure cooker or a little longer in an open pot, depending on how soft you like it.
One honest trade-off: branded packs cost more per kilo than loose market dal. If you buy dal in bulk every month and trust your local vendor, the loose route can be cheaper. If you want consistency, sealed packing and the ability to return a bad pack, the branded route is the safer one.
Who this 1 kg pack suits
- Families cooking dal several times a week who want one reliable pack instead of weekly market trips.
- Anyone who prefers deshi taste over imported red lentils.
- Shoppers ordering online who want a sealed, branded pack with delivery to the door.
- Small households that will finish a kilo within a month.
How to Cook Deshi Moshur Dal So It Actually Tastes Good
Good dal is mostly about three things: rinsing, skimming, and not overcooking. Rinse the lentils two or three times until the water runs mostly clear. This removes surface starch that otherwise turns the dal gluey.
Bring them to a boil with water, a little turmeric and salt, then lower the heat. A thin layer of foam will rise; skim it off. That single step makes a noticeable difference to the final texture and smell.
Finish with a simple tarka of oil, onion, garlic and dried chilli. Deshi moshur dal is mild and slightly sweet, so it takes strong tempering well without turning bitter.
A quick cooking checklist
- Rinse until the water is mostly clear, not perfectly clear.
- Use roughly 2.5 cups of water per cup of dal for a medium-thick consistency.
- Add salt early enough for it to season through, but not so early that the lentils stay firm.
- Skim the foam in the first five minutes.
- Keep the tarka simple: onion, garlic, chilli, a pinch of turmeric.
- Rest the dal for five minutes off the heat before serving; it thickens slightly.
- Store the dry pack sealed, dry and away from sunlight.
How It Compares With the Other Dal Options on Our Shelf
Price alone is a poor way to choose dal, because pack sizes differ. The useful comparison is cost per kilogram and what each dal is for.
For a smaller, cheaper trial, Moshur Dal (Imported) 250 gm at ৳29.00 is a low-risk way to test imported red lentils. It is genuinely cheap to try, but the trade-off is that imported moshur can cook a little slower and may need more seasoning to match deshi taste.
If you cook for one or two people and want a mid-size pack, Moshur Dal (Imported) 500 gm at ৳55.00 works out to ৳110 per kilogram. That is clearly cheaper per kilo than the deshi pack, and for many households it is the practical everyday choice. The honest trade-off is flavour and texture: it is a different lentil, not a like-for-like swap.
If you want variety rather than more red lentils, Split Pea (Motor Dal) 500 gm at ৳79.00 gives you a firmer, yellow dal that holds its shape in khichuri and bhuna-style dishes. It is not a substitute for moshur in thin dal, so treat it as a separate ingredient rather than a cheaper version of the same thing.
You can browse the full range on our Dal or Lentil category page before deciding.
Value Comparison: Which Pack Gives You the Best Deal?
Looked at purely as taka per kilogram, the imported packs are the cheaper option. The 500 gm imported pack at ৳55.00 is the lowest cost per kilo among the four featured items. The deshi 1 kg pack at ৳185.00 is the most expensive per kilo.
But cost per kilo is only half the story. Deshi dal usually needs less cooking time and less added spice to taste full, and many families simply prefer it. If you end up adding extra onion, garlic and masala to make imported dal taste right, part of the price gap closes.
Our practical recommendation: buy the deshi 1 kg pack as your main dal for the month, and keep a smaller imported pack as backup for the end of the month or for days when you are cooking in a hurry. That combination keeps quality high without overspending.
For general guidance on how pulses fit into a balanced daily diet, the World Health Organization's healthy diet fact sheet is a useful, non-commercial reference.
Buying Dal Online in Bangladesh: What to Check
Ordering dal online saves a market trip, but it also means you cannot squeeze the pack or smell the lentils. A few checks make the process safer.
First, confirm the pack size and price on the product page, not just in the search result. Second, check whether the store offers cash on delivery, so you can inspect the pack before paying. Third, keep the pack sealed until you are ready to use it, and check the manufacturing and expiry dates on arrival.
At Gravity Bazar, orders ship nationwide with cash on delivery and an easy returns process if something is not right with your pack.
Checklist before you order
- Confirm the exact pack size and price on the product page.
- Check the delivery charge for your area before checkout.
- Choose cash on delivery if you want to inspect the pack first.
- Read the manufacturing and expiry date as soon as it arrives.
- Store the sealed pack somewhere dry, dark and away from the stove.
Common Mistakes When Buying Moshur Dal
The most common mistake is comparing pack prices instead of price per kilogram. A ৳55 pack looks cheaper than a ৳185 pack until you notice one is 500 gm and the other is 1 kg.
The second mistake is buying a large pack that takes months to finish. Lentils keep well when sealed and dry, but an open pack sitting in a humid kitchen will lose quality faster than you expect.
The third is assuming all red lentils behave the same. Deshi and imported moshur need different cooking times and different amounts of seasoning. Adjust your recipe, not just your shopping list.
Final Verdict on Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg
This is a solid, no-surprises buy. The Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg price in Bangladesh of ৳185.00 is fair for a branded deshi pack, and the sealed kilo format suits regular family cooking. It is not the cheapest dal per kilo on our shelf, and we will not claim it is.
If you want the familiar deshi taste with reliable packing and easy returns, this is the pack to order. If your priority is the lowest cost per kilo, the imported 500 gm pack is the better value. Many households will sensibly buy both.
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Top picks at a glance
Here is the shortlist used in this guide. Each product links to its live price and availability.
Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg
Sealed 1 kg pack of deshi red lentils at ৳185, ideal for families who cook dal regularly and prefer the familiar local taste. Check the current price.
Split Pea (Motor Dal) 500 gm
Firmer yellow split peas at ৳79 for 500 gm, a good fit for khichuri and bhuna dishes rather than thin everyday dal. Check the current price.
Moshur Dal (Imported) 500 gm
A 500 gm imported moshur pack at ৳55, the lowest cost per kilo here and a practical everyday option for budget-focused kitchens. Check the current price.
Moshur Dal (Imported) 250 gm
A small 250 gm imported moshur pack at ৳29, a low-risk way to try imported lentils before committing to a larger size. Check the current price.
Price and value at a glance
Prices are shown in BDT and may change with offers. Open a product for the live price and stock.
| Product | Best for | Price | Details |
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| Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg | Best overall | ৳185.00 | View product |
| Split Pea (Motor Dal) 500 gm | Best value | ৳79.00 | View product |
| Moshur Dal (Imported) 500 gm | Most popular | ৳55.00 | View product |
| Moshur Dal (Imported) 250 gm | Everyday pick | ৳29.00 | View product |
At Gravity Bazar, Pran Moshur Dal (Deshi) 1 kg is priced at ৳185.00 for a sealed 1 kg pack.
Generally yes. Deshi red lentils usually cost more per kilogram than imported ones, but they tend to cook faster and need less seasoning.
For a family of four cooking dal several times a week, a 1 kg pack typically lasts around two to three weeks, depending on portion size.
Yes, orders are delivered nationwide with cash on delivery and an easy returns process.