Secrets You Will Want To Know About Pulses.
Pulses include beans, lentils and peas. They're a cheap, low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, and count towards your recommended 5 daily portions of fruit and vegetables. A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod.


Here are some of my favorite Indian pulses and a quick guide to their names in English and Hindi:

1. Green Gram Beans, Spilt Green Gram and split and skinned green gram{Mung}
2. Black Eyed Beans{chawli}
3. Red Lentils and Split Red Lentils{masoor}
4. Yellow Pigeon Peas{Toor Daal}
5. Turkish/Dew Gram Beans{Matki}


Beans and legumes have a number of health benefits, including reducing cholesterol, decreasing blood sugar levels and increasing healthy gut bacteria. 

Let us jump into it and talk their benifits :


1.Green Gram Beans


Protien content (per 100 g ):23.86 g
Bean sprouts in many Asian dishes are most often mung bean sprouts. 
They are a high source of protein, fiber, antioxidants and nutrients.
High source of nutrients, including manganese, potassium, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc and various B vitamins.

BENIFITS INCLUDE :
1. Help Lower High Cholesterol Levels and Protect Against Heart Disease
2. Help Lower High Blood Pressure
3. Contain Antioxidants That Fight Cancer Development
4. Can Help Prevent or Treat Type 2 Diabetes
5. Provide a High Source of Protein
6. Boost Immunity and Protect Against Infections and Viruses
7. High Source of Vitamins and Minerals
8. Fight Obesity and Help with Weight Loss
9. Help Decrease PMS Symptoms
10. Easy to Digest Compared to Many Other Beans


2.Black Eyed Beans

Protien content (per 100 g )3 g
BENIFITS INCLUDE :
  1.  Improve Digestion
  2.  Prevent Anemia
  3.  Lower Blood Pressure
  4.  Increase Folate Intake
  5.  Boosts Skin and Eye Health

 3.Red Lentils


Protien content (per 100 g ) 18 g 
BENIFITS INCLUDE :
  1.  Improves blood sugar levels
  2.  Lower risk of heart disease
  3.  Good for your skin
  4.  Promotes weight loss
  5.  Good for diabetics
  6.  Reduces the risk of cancer
  7.  Rich in proteins and minerals
  8.  Good for digestion
  9.  Good for the bones and teeth
  10.  Good for your eyes

 4.Yellow Pigeon Peas{Toor Daal}


Protien content (per 100 g ) 22 g
BENIFITS INCLUDE :
  1.  Regulate Blood Pressure. One of the key minerals found in pigeon peas is potassium.
  2.  Growth and Development.
  3.  Prevent Anemia.
  4.  Anti-inflammatory Properties.
  5.  Weight Loss.
  6.  Boost Energy.
  7.  Strengthen Immune System.
  8.  Heart Health.


5.Turkish/dew gram beans


 Protien content (per 100 g ) 22.9 g
BENIFITS INCLUDE : 
1. ·  Make Your Bones Strong
2. · Boost Your Immune System
3. · Help Reduce the Impact of Stress
4. · Build and Repair Muscles
5. · Assist in Weight Reduction
6. · Increase Energy Levels
7. · Promote Regular Bowel Movement

BONUS TIP



Leave the beans to soak for at least 8-10 hours (larger beans need more time). This is the traditional and healthier method of soaking beans. (If you put them on to soak at night, they’ll be waiting for you whenever you’re ready the next day .
PLEASE DO NOT ADD SALT WHILE BOILING IT AS IT MAY DISRUPT THE LEGUMES.

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