Quantity - 500 gms
Indigenous dal. Excellent source of Vegetarian Protein. Low Glycemic Index. Product of Natural farming.
Community Impact: Organically grown by NPOP certified farmers, practicing natural farming.
Health Benefits: Low Glycemic Index. Diabetic friendly. Fibre rich. Contains minerals like calcium, magnesium and zinc. (Ghatge et.al. 2008)
Excellent for keeping blood pressure in check. Rich in Potassium. Relaxes blood vessels, thus, keeps heart healthy. Rich in Folic Acid and key nutrients.
How to use: Used to make dal fry, soups, curries and gravy vegetables.
Recipe – Chana Dal Soup
Ingredients – 1 cup Chana Dal, 6 cups water, 2 tbsp Oil, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp Black mustard seeds, 1 green chilli grated, ½ tbsp ginger grated, ¼ tsp asafoetida, 1 ½ tsp Turmeric
Steps –
Soak Chana Dal for half to one hour in 6 cups water and boil. Cook and puree it. Add salt. In a skillet, heat the oil & add spices. Pour spice mixture into chana dal puree and serve hot!
Storage: Store in cool dry place in glass or steel jar preferably
