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.
Adzuki beans are excellent for managing normal blood sugar levels, increasing antioxidant intake, increasing muscle mass, improving heart health, and managing healthy weight because of their high protein and fibre content.
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.
Traditionally used in curries, green gram is an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine. Although split green gram is high in protein and fibre, low in fat, and easy to cook.
Unlike many dried beans, dried green peas don’t need to be presoaked, and they cook more quickly as well. They are extensively used in soups and side dishes in European cuisine.
