Split Bengal Gram / Chana dal

Split Bengal gram is a baby chickpea that has been split and polished. Split Bengal gram is delicious, nutritious and easily digested. Moreover, it is used in soups, salads, curries, sweets and rice dishes.  The legumes are also roasted and powdered into chickpea flour (Besan), another ingredient that is widely used.

One cup of cooked Bengal gram provides almost one-third of the daily protein requirement. Its is rich in fibre and potassium. It is heart and diabetic-friendly.