Pulses
Pulses are the dry edible seeds of leguminoseae family including chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans and does not include groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and soybean (Glycine max) which are grown mainly for edible oil. Common pulses include split & whole grain pulses like moong dal, urad dal, chana dal, and masoor dal, each offering unique flavour and health benefits.
Types of Unpolished Pulses on Mill It
Mill It offers a curated selection of unpolished pulses, retaining their natural nutrition and flavor.
Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana) Unpolished black chickpeas are rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals. It is an essential ingredient in many Indian recipes and has a strong earthy flavor. Its high fiber content aids in digestion and regulates blood sugar levels.
Kabuli Chana (Chickpeas) Kabuli chana, or white chickpeas, are larger and creamier than black chickpeas. Unpolished kabuli chana is packed with protein, iron, and B vitamins, making it ideal for curries, salads, and hummus. Its unprocessed form preserves maximum nutrition. It also has low GI and low glycemic load keeping blood sugar levels under control.
Unpolished Masoor Whole Masoor Whole dal is unskinned, black or brown in color, packed with innumerable, health-boosting components. It benefits your blood, heart, sugar, cholesterol levels, skin and many more organs.
Unpolished Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) Masoor dal is a quick-cooking split pulse with a mild, earthy taste. Unpolished masoor dal retains its outer layer, offering more fiber, iron, and micronutrients compared to polished varieties. It is low in fat and contains B vitamins, folate, iron and potassium, and helps in preventing neural tube defects in newborns and gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
Unpolished Chana Dal (Bengal Gram Split) Chana dal is made from split and hulled black chickpeas. It is rich in protein, fiber, B-vitamins, antioxidants and complex carbohydrates, supporting sustained energy and satiety. It helps in digestion, heart health and weight management.
Unpolished Urad Chilka Dal (Split Black Gram) Urad dal is a staple in South Asian cuisine, used in dosas, idlis, and dals. It's high in protein, magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium and different essential minerals supporting gut health, bone mineral density, heart-friendly and is diuretic, preventing kidney stones.
Unpolished Urad Mogar Dal (Split & Skinned Black Gram) The split and dehusked black gram (Vigna mungo) has a creamy white interior that is ideal for a number of traditional recipes, including idli, dosa, and dal. Rich in protein, fiber, and vital minerals including calcium, potassium, and magnesium, Urad Mogar promotes bone strength, digestive health, and muscular growth. It is a great option for people who are controlling their blood sugar levels because of its low glycemic index, and the complex carbs give you steady energy throughout the day.
Unpolished Moong Dal (Green Gram) Moong dal is known for its easy digestibility and high protein content. Unpolished moong dal retains more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a superior choice for khichdi, soups, and salads. It is a surefire way to support your entire body while relieving itchy skin rashes, and detoxing and strengthening your stomach and liver. It is rich in easily digestible protein, and also contains vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, C, niacin, folate, and iron, calcium, zinc.
Unpolished Moong Chilka (Split Green Gram) It includes substantial levels of bioactive phytochemicals and well-balanced nutrients, such as dietary fiber and protein. The antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties of mung beans are believed to be primarily attributed to their high protein, amino acid, oligosaccharide, and polyphenol content, which also plays a role in the control of lipid metabolism.
Unpolished Moong Dhuli (Split & Skinned) Moong dhuli is obtained after the removal of outer husk of mung beans. Deshelling increases the protein digestibility. It causes less flatulence as compared to the whole legumes and is a good source of folate, fiber, magnesium and B-vitamins. When pressure cooked it leads to significant reduction in anti-nutritional factors thereby improving nutrient absorption.
Arhar Dal (Pigeon Pea) Pigeon pea is a rich source of protein especially in marginal lands. It is considered superior in terms of fiber, fat, protein digestibility as well as trace elements. It also has a medical significance due to the number of polyphenols and flavonoids. It is known to prevent diseases like cough, pneumonia, abdominal tumors and several other human ailments.
Rajma Red (Kidney Beans) Rajma Beans are rich in protein, fibers and minerals such as zinc, iron and certain vitamins, it is also referred as “King of nutrition”. It reduces the risk of many chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, obesity and coronary heart diseases. It contains phytochemicals and antioxidants providing a physiological effect in the body against several diseases.
Rajma Chitra Rajma chitra or speckled kidney beans are a rich source of plant-based protein, fiber, and several essential minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium. It supports heart health, regulates blood sugar levels and can be cooked in a variety of dishes.
Lobiya (Cowpea) Lobiya or Black-eyed peas, are a type of beans, despite its name. It is consumed as a high quality protein with a relatively low fat content. It has gained widespread popularity because of beneficial health impacts such as anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidaemic, anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive properties.
Moth Bean Moth bean is a drought-tolerant food legume with high levels of antioxidants and polyphenol content preventing cardiac diseases, diabetes and obesity. It is a rich source of protein besides carbohydrates, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins.
Nutritional Content of Pulses
Below is a general nutritional profile (per 100g, uncooked) for common pulses:
| Pulse Type | Protein (g) | Carbohydrates (g) | Fiber (g) | Iron (mg) | Folate (mcg) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Chickpeas | 22.4 | 57.8 | 10.8 | 4.86 | 437 | 6.69 |
| Kabuli Chana | 20.5 | 63 | 12 | 4.3 | 300 | 6.04 |
| Masoor Whole | 26 | 60 | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| Masoor Dal | 24.44 | 64.44 | 11.1 | 6 | 479 | 1 |
| Chana Dal | 22 | 64 | 10 | 3.6 | _ | 6 |
| Urad Chilka | 25 | 57 | 25.7 | 5.14 | _ | 1.4 |
| Urad Mogar | 20 | 57 | 0.9 | 3.8 | _ | 1.4 |
| Moong Whole | 23.9 | 62.6 | 16.3 | 6.74 | _ | 1.15 |
| Moong Chilka | 23.9 | 62.6 | 16.3 | 6.74 | _ | 1.15 |
| Moong Dhuli | 23.9 | 62.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Arhar Dal | 21.7 | 62.8 | 15 | 5.23 | 456 | 1.49 |
| Rajma Red | 22.5 | 61.3 | 15.2 | 6.69 | - | 1.06 |
| Rajma Chitra | 22.4 | 59.6 | 21.5 | 5.9 | - | 1.1 |
| Lobiya | 23.5 | 60 | 10.6 | 8.27 | 208 | 1.26 |
| Moth Bean | 22.9 | 61.5 | 5.9 | 10.8 | 649 | 1.6 |
Values may vary by source and processing. Unpolished pulses generally retain more fiber, minerals, and vitamins than polished varieties.
Difference Between Lentils, Pulses, and Legumes
| Category | Definition | Examples | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legumes | Plants in the Fabaceae family, including all pod-bearing plants | Peanuts, soybeans, peas, beans, lentils | Includes fresh and dried seeds, as well as pods |
| Pulses | Edible dry seeds of legume plants | Lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, beans | Harvested for dry seed only; low in fat, high in protein and fiber |
| Lentils | A specific type of pulse from the Lens culinaris plant | Green, red, brown, black lentils | Small, lens-shaped seeds; cook quickly; high in protein |
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