Dalia is a cereal grain made from coarsely milled whole raw wheat grains, also known as broken wheat or cracked wheat. It's a nutritious food that's high in fiber and can be ground into coarse, medium, or fine kernels. When cooked, dalia has a warm aroma and a grainy, slightly nutty, and chewy taste. It's often used in Indian cuisine for sweet and savory dishes like khichdi, pulao, upma, pongal, and porridge.

Dalia is considered healthier than wheat flour because it's made from whole grains and doesn't undergo refining. It's also a good source of nutrients like magnesium, iron, protein, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, calcium, and vitamins.