How many calories does one serving of Basic Chana Dal Recipe have?

One serving of Basic Chana Dal Recipe gives 222 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 102 calories, proteins account for 33 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 87 calories.  One serving of Basic Chana Dal Recipe provides about 11 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Is Chana Dal healthy?

Yes, chana dal  is healthy. Made up of chana dal, onions, tomatoes and cucumber with some Indian spices.

Let's understand the ingredients.

Chana Dal : One cup of cooked Chana Dal provides 33% of your protein for the day. Chana dal is Heart and diabetic friendly, also rich in fiber. Read this article on complete benefits of chana dal.

Cucumber : Is low in calories and healthy. It has a high water content.

Tomatoes : Tomatoes are a powerful anitoxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes. 

Onions : Yes, its a great Anti Oxidant. The phytochemical present in onions along with their Vitamin C help boost your immunity. The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure. The sulphur in the onion which brings you tears is actually good for your eyes. Raw onions keep your heart healthy and see here for total benefits of onions. 

Combine the chana dal recipe with a bajra roti, jowar roti and whole wheat roti to make a healthy combination. Note that when you combine any dal with any cereal ( bajra, jowar, ragi, whole wheat ) then the protein quality is enhanced.

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