Chana Dal

Chana dal is a split lentil, also known as baby chickpeas. It is popularly used in Indian Cuisine. It is highly nutritious, delicious and is both used in sweet and savoury recipes due to its rich taste and aroma. It is also used to make chutneys as well as used as thickener in many dishes.

Chana dal is also roasted and powdered in to flour which is called as Besan or Gram Flour. This gram flour is used for making many dishes like Bhajji, Vada, etc

Chana dal is super rich in protein, folate, zinc calcium and dietary fibre. Loaded with fibre helps to stabilize blood glucose levels. Chana dal is also rich in B-complex vitamins that play an important role in glucose metabolism and are vital for your body to remain active and energetic. It is also essential for the heart as it is rich in antioxidants and reduces inflammation keeping the organ healthy.

Benefits:

Good for the Heart

Strong Muscles

Better Body Immunity

Good for Bones & Teeth

Lowers Blood Sugar

Helps in Weight Loss

Good source of Protein

One cup of cooked Chana dal or 100 gram consists of below Nutritional Content: