Chana Daal

Chana Daal / Dal

Chana Dal also known as Bengal Gram is the skinned &split version of whole brown chickpeas. Also known as Kala chana, these brown/black chickpeas are the desi variety & are smaller in size than the white chickpeas, kabuli chana.

In Indian cuisine, we use the whole brown chickpeas as well the split & skinned version of the same which is the Chana Dal. I have also shared the recipe of the Kala chana curry here.

Chana Dal is one of those lentils that are high in protein, zinc, folate, fiber and calcium. So including them in our diet may help us. In India, lentils are cooked in numerous ways and Chana Dal is no exception. Almost every state or region in India has a popular dish made with chana dal.

It’s nutritious and can be easily digested

Chana dal has a rich flavour and aroma

Provides essential amino acids for complete protein.