Bengal Gram (Desi Chick Pea / Desi Chana)

Chickpea popularly known as "BengalGram" or “Chana” or “Gram” in India. It is one of the oldest pulse cash crops cultivated across India. Desi Chickpeas: Desi Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) Kala Chana, Bengal Gram, Gram, Chana, Desi Chickpeas are a light to dark brown colour. They are in the 6 to 7mm range, with a thick seed coat. The Desi Chickpeas produced are split in half to make Chana Dahl, this split form are ground into flour called Besan.

Chickpea is the largest produced food legume in South Asia and the third largest globally, after common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and field pea (Pisum sativum L.). Bengal gram is widely appreciated as health food. It is a protein-rich supplement to cereal-based diets, especially to the poor in developing countries.

Bengal Gram is high in minerals like zinc, equipping this humble dal with some anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Including this dal as a part of your balanced diet can help keep skin disorders including acne and eczema in control, while also playing a role in keeping your skin youthful and nourished.

Benefits :

• Chickpeas help control blood sugar
• They help with digestion
• They can help lower cholesterol
• They may lower your cancer risk
• They give you stronger bones
• They could boost your mental health