{"product_id":"organic-bengal-gram-whole-brown-chana-500g","title":"Organic Bengal Gram Whole (Brown Chana) 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe desi chickpea — sold in India as Brown Chana or Kala Chana — is the whole, unpolished form of Bengal gram. Its smaller, darker seed and thicker husk carry substantially more fibre and resistant starch than the polished Kabuli variety. Dhatu Organics sources Bengal gram from NPOP-certified farms, stone-cleaning and packing it without any polishing, bleaching, or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional Profile (ICMR)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer 100 g raw: \u003cstrong\u003e17.1 g protein · 60.9 g carbohydrates · 7.1 g dietary fibre · 5.3 g fat · 360 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Calcium 202 mg, Iron 4.6 mg. Glycaemic index 36 (low) — Foster-Powell et al., \u003cem\u003eAm J Clin Nutr\u003c\/em\u003e 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Masala \/ Pindi Chana\u003c\/strong\u003e — Punjabi dry-spice preparation with amchur and pomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSundal\u003c\/strong\u003e — South Indian boiled, tempered snack with coconut, mustard, and curry leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprouted Brown Chana\u003c\/strong\u003e — soak 12 hrs, sprout 36–48 hrs; protein bioavailability increases on sprouting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChana Chaat\u003c\/strong\u003e — tossed with tamarind chutney, raw onion, tomato, and green chillies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKala Chana Soup\u003c\/strong\u003e — pressure-cooked and blended into a hearty, fibre-rich broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoak for 10–12 hours. Pressure-cook for 5–6 whistles. The thicker skin holds up well in long-cooked curries without turning mushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Best used within 12 months of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g net  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e NPOP Organic  |  \u003cstrong\u003eAdditives:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678289318046,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Bengal-gram-WHOLE.jpg?v=1775487237","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-bengal-gram-whole-brown-chana-500g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}