White Gram - A Wealth of Energy

It is said that when the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was imprisoned by the British government, he was allowed to eat just one grain as food to keep the lamp of his life burning. The king was in a desperate state at that time when his special cook came to his aid and asked the British Government for only a gram in the name of one grain.

On inquiry, the cook said that chickpeas could be eaten in different situations at different times of the meal, even for lunch and dinner, chickpeas can be prepared in different ways, such as chapatis, dal, and vegetable dishes. That is why gram is called a multi-purpose food.

Chickpeas have been known in Asia and Europe for eight to ten thousand years and have been cultivated on both continents for a long.

Archaeologists claim it was probably first cultivated in the Mediterranean, Persia, Afghanistan, and adjacent regions.

History suggests that the subcontinent may also be its starting point. This is why it is eaten in very different ways in Pakistan and India. They taste great with puris while giving a real treat with pithore (a type of puri).

Multani chholes, Amritsari chholes and chakar chholes are true Punjabi delights, while Kathiawari gram is the hallmark of Karachi. Chana chaat, gram dal halwa, and besan pakodas are all favorites.

Chickpeas are a legume and when the pods are removed from the shell, they are easy to cook and digest. The people of Pakistan and India are famous for cooking chickpeas in a new way.

Gram is eaten in three ways, ie fried, boiled, and cooked.

In many areas gram is soaked overnight in water and eaten raw. The unripe fruit of the gram plant and its tender branches are cooked as a vegetable. When its fruit is about to ripen, its plants are cut and eaten along with the fruit roasted in the fire. Chana Jor is sold on carts on hot streets.

Gram is also considered one of the important pulses, which is eaten more in Pakistan and India. Gram is eaten both whole and dal. They are sprinkled with water before being put into a mill or machine. By doing this, their skin becomes a little softer. When these are dried, they are put in a machine and ground to make dal or besan.

Many types of dishes like halwa, sweets, and pakodas are made from its basin, which is eaten by children and adults.

White gram is considered to be of great importance for health. It is rich in protein, fiber, calcium, and iron, excellent in taste, and a source of physical strength and energy. There are many medical benefits in gram, knowing that you must include it in your daily diet. Would love to add.

If you mix raisins with roasted white chickpeas and eat them regularly, you may not need to see a doctor.

Nutritionally, 100 grams of dry chickpeas contain healthy ingredients such as 171% nutrients, 30% minerals, and 98% water. In addition, phosphorus 312 mg, vitamin C (vitamin C) 3 mg, and calcium, 202 mg, In addition to iron 12 mg, a small amount of vitamin B complex (vitamin B complex) is included, while fiber is 39%, fat is 53% and starch is 209%.

The fresh juice of the chickpea plant leaves a treasure of iron, so drinking this juice is very useful in case of anemia or lack of red blood cells.

Roasted white chickpeas are very low in calories. Only then are they chosen specifically for weight loss. To reduce cholesterol, if you eat roasted white chickpeas regularly, you can easily solve the problem of cholesterol.

The nutrients present in it naturally control cholesterol. Roasted gram is useful in diabetes. They have a low glycemic index. Eating chickpeas balances blood sugar levels and does not deplete energy.

According to medical experts, eating roasted white chickpeas is very useful for rapid weight loss. It is a food that is low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients, which keeps the body weak.

Eating roasted chickpeas not only causes weight loss but also helps in keeping the body healthy and energetic. They also provide iron to the body. Eating a handful of roasted chickpeas in the evening increases physical strength, cholesterol, and weight loss significantly without any harm. Thus the eater feels a magical effect on his health.

If women eat roasted chickpeas, they can get rid of their daily troubles and also increase their physical strength. Eating roasted chickpeas is useful for women to get rid of hidden diseases, lose weight and increase their immunity.

Eating roasted chickpeas is very beneficial not only for adults but also for children.

It increases the physical strength of children and protects them from diseases. Roasted chickpeas can also be fed to children by mixing raisins and misri etc. Thus children eat chickpeas with gusto.

Eating roasted gram is beneficial in case of a cough. To eliminate cough, take two tablespoons of a roasted gram, one tablespoon of misri, and one-half teaspoon of black and white pepper and grind it.

Eat in the morning two hours before breakfast and dinner. The cough will stop.

Roasted chickpeas are an elixir for cold patients during winter or rainy days, because being dry, they absorb moisture and impurities. Apart from this, the decoction of chickpeas is also useful. Roasted chickpeas must be eaten to get rid of colds. Roasted chickpeas are high in fiber, so they help in relieving constipation.