Studies show that it’s the perfect choice for weight watchers, it has 170 calories per cup (250ml) in a cooked serving, so the idli, vada lovers can still enjoy the meal without the stress of consuming calories.

This wholesome leguminous pulse can be used to make salads, chole, hummus dips, veggie burgers and much more. Claims suggest that the fiber in the channa helps lower cholesterol levels, thereby contributing to cardiovascular health.

The masoor chanti is! While not only being a staple for North Indian dinner tables in forms of lentil soup, lunch patty, studies have proven that it removes bile from your body. It further helps in eliminating and reducing blood cholesterol levels.

Nothing screams yummy weekend food like rajma-chawal for lunch and dinner. Rajma has shown to have significant amounts of vitamins that reduce risk factors for heart attacks, stroke or peripheral vascular disease.

An everyday accompaniment of most Indian homes, its regular consumption has explored to promote better blood flow and passage of nutrients to the organs.