It is a dehusked bean variety that is also referred to as black gram. It is split and skinless. It can be prepared either on its own or in dosa and idli recipes and has a delicious bready flavour.
Numerous nutrients are provided by black gram. It is abundant in protein, calcium, phosphorus, and several essential vitamins. Include the nutritional powerhouse in your diet.
Soybeans are among the best sources of protein; in fact, they are often used in instead of meat. The high protein content, strong antioxidant levels, vitamins, minerals, and insoluble fibre of soybeans are just a few of its key benefits.
In south India, it is a key ingredient as an Uzhunnu in most of their main dishes like Idly, Dosa, Vada, etc. This pulse crop is well-known in north India as Black/Kali/Maa Ki Dal.