Chana Dal

Description 

Chana Dal, also known as Bengal Gram has a nice crunchy and nutty flavour. When grounded it is known as Besan. Both chana dal, as well as the besan, are used as a major ingredient for many delicacies. Chana dal has been cultivated in India for a long time however, it is believed that it originated from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Many of us are already aware of the benefits of consuming the whole chana, but today we will introduce you to some lesser-known yet amazing benefits of chana dal. 🍲✨

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHANA DAL 

Superfood for Pregnant Ladies: Chana dal is believed to be a rich source of Folic acid which helps prevent birth defects of the child’s brain and spinal cord. Folic acid also helps improve the red blood cells count in the body which is quite important for the development of the child.

Maintains the pH Level: Rich in phosphorous minerals, chana dal neutralizes the acid in the body and helps maintain the pH level.

Good for the Eyes: Chana dal is a rich source of zinc. Zinc is needed by the body to treat night blindness. Zinc helps activate certain enzymes in the body that helps in the production of vitamin A which is considered to be good for the eyes.

Good for Skin: Zinc not only helps in improving the eyesight but also helps in improving the immunity along with this zinc is also a great antioxidant and is said to be good for skin. Chana dal being a great source of zinc certainly said to be good for the skin.

Rich Source of Fiber: Chana dal is high in fiber content. Fibers are needed by the body to maintain the digestive health. These fibers also help in reducing the cholesterol level and maintaining heart health.