SILVER TREE - Kala Chana

Channa brown gram or Bengal gram is a deep brown coloured bean that is like to Kabuli channa, but lesser in size with a bland skin and mild-tasting bean. It is high in dietary fibre and is one of the majority protein-rich beans there is. It is generally is utilized in curries and used to create besan flour. It is consumed boiled, fried and sprouted.

Benefits:

Brown channa is a rich source of mineral such as iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and importantly, molybdenum. Copper, zinc and manganese are present in traces. Vitamins A, C, E and K also constitute as one of the nutrients. It possesses antioxidant properties and aids weight-loss as it helps reduce cholesterol levels and relieve "constipation", and also promotes "digestive health" and healthy skin.