Make it interesting with Chana Dal
Split Bengal gram, commonly known as Chana Dal, is consumed in all parts of India and has been used as a staple in a variety of Indian dishes. Apart from the customary dal preparation, the legume can be used in soups, curries or even in salads. Have it as a dry roasted snack, use it in tempering of South Indian dishes, club it with vegetables like bottle gourd or cabbage or turn it into a rich preparation to go with pakwans.
Chana Dal is an excellent source of protein and is also easily digestible. It is a blessing for individuals following vegetarian or vegan diets and have concerns about their protein intake. It takes a little longer to cook than toor or masoor and that’s what makes it so versatile and a popular staple across regional Indian cusines
The Tata Sampann Advantage
Tata Sampann Chana Dal is locally sourced from the most authentic farms across India owing to its superior taste, and processed and packaged under extremely hygienic conditions.
The Tata Sampann Chana Dal is free from impurities like weevils and stones owing to our zero tolerance policy for inorganic external particles, i.e, stones, sticks, chaffs etc. This ensures the quality surpasses even the AGMARK special grade standards.
All Tata Sampann dals are unpolished; i.e., they are not subjected to artificial polishing using oil, water and/or leather. This ensures the retention of their nutritional value, and less moisture content too.
Chana Dal Health Benefits
- Chana Dal lowers the risk of diabetes by acting as natural insulin.
- The level of protein in Chana Dal makes it an excellent source of the macronutrient amongst vegetarians and vegans.
- 30gms of Chana Dal provides 100 calories of energy and is effective for weight management.
- Chana Dal is rich in antioxidants and lowers inflammation.
- Chana Dal health benefits also include regulation of blood pressure.
- One cup of cooked Chana Dal can account for half of the required fibre intake for the day.
- It is a good source of zinc as well, thus, positively impacting our immunity system as well as memory power
Nutrition Guru says:
Simple tests can be carried out to ensure that the Chana Dal is not adulterated and its nutritional value is unaffected. Adulteration can pose serious health risks if not identified.
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Sources:
https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/custom/1663075/2?print=true
https://www.nutritionix.com/i/nutritionix/chana-dal-1-cup-cooked/575079880e8a3ceb34f9d6cb
https://www.ijrap.net/admin/php/uploads/1199_pdf.pdf
http://www.commodityindia.com/mailer/Pulses_HandBook_2016.pdf
http://old.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Final_test_manual_part_I%2816-08-2012%29.pdf
