Black gram is one of the most nutritious beans and is commonly used in India for its wide health benefits. It is both, consumed by cooking and used in Ayurvedic medicine, and is equally beneficial when used either way. It offers a ton of health benefits. Black gram can improve your digestion as it is filled with fibers that help with the bulking up and movement of your stool. It can therefore be used to combat both, constipation and diarrhea. It boosts your energy by helping provide more oxygenated blood to your organs. It increases your bone mineral density, making your bones stronger and healthier as you grow older.
This urad dal with skin is creamy white from inside and dark brown black coloured from outside with somewhat bland and creamy flavour when cooked. The boiled dal is has an unusual mucilaginous texture. Chilkewali urad dal is a traditional ingredient in Indian curries and dishe. Skinned and split urad dal is creamy white and somewhat bland. When boiled, the dal has an unusual mucilaginous texture. Tempered aromatically, it can be used as an accompaniment to rotis and rice. Ground into flour or paste, it is extensively used in culinary preparations like dosa, idli, vada, and papad.
Nutritional value:
| Total Fat 0.5g | – |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 392mg | 9% |
| Carbohydrates 30g | – |
| Net carbs 21g | – |
| Fiber 9g | 36% |
| Protein 13g | |
| Vitamins and minerals | |
| Vitamin A 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 20mg | 3% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 20% |
Health Benefits:
- It improves digestion.
- It boosts your energy.
- It boosts bone mineral density.
- Its good for diabetics.
- Its good for your skin.
- It reduces pain.
- It is good for your heart.
- It is a diuretic.