This document discusses different types of pulses or legumes that are commonly consumed in India. It provides information on the origin, color, nutrition, famous recipes, and health benefits of pulses like masoor dal, chana dal, urad dal, moong dal, chickpeas, kala chana, and others. The United Nations declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses to raise awareness about the nutritional and agricultural benefits of pulses.

1. Pulses

2. Pulses -
A legume is a plant in the family Fabaceae, or the fruit
or seed of such a plant. When used as a dry grain, the
seed is also called a pulse. Legumes are grown
agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, for
livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing
green manure.
2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses
by the sixty eighth session of the United Nations
General Assembly on December 20, 2013. The Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
has been nominated to declare a year for pulses, more
commonly known as legumes

4. Types of pulses
• Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)
• Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
• Black Gram (Urad dal)
• Yellow Pigeon Peas (Tur Dal)
• Green Gram (Moong Dal)
• Chickpeas (Chole)
• Horse Gram (Kulthi dal)
• Black Chickpea (Kala chana)
• White Urad Dal
• Green Pigeon Peas (Hare Tuvar dal)

5. Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)
Masoor dal is very commonly
found in every Indian household.
Masoor dal is highly nutritious and
easy to cook. Therefore it makes
an exceptionally quality meal. You
can fry them for a good dinner.
Other types of lentils include –
Brown, green and french green
pulses varieties.

6. • Origin– Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
• Color – Color may be brown, red, and orange.
• Nutrition – It is rich in magnesium, protein,
and calcium.
• Famous Recipe– Dosas, khichdi, and Rasam
• Note – Moong daal is available in split and
skinned lentils.
• Health Benefits:- It can be suitable for
managing diabetes.
• Eating them may boost immunity.

7. Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
Bengal dal is delicious and
makes delectable curry. It is a
close relative of the chickpea
family. It is baby chickpea
that is polished. You can fry
them or eat them roasted for
a good meal.

8. • Origin – Afghanistan, Persia, and India.
• Color – It is usually yellow.
• Nutrition –It is rich in antioxidants, selenium,
copper & zinc.
• Famous Recipe – Dal vada, Chana dal curry
• Health benefits – It may reduce the risk of
heart conditions.
• It might be good for skin health.

9. Black Gram (Urad dal)
Urad dal is a staple Indian dish that
is available in the split and skinned
variety. They usually have a
delicious earthy flavor. One can eat
them fried or mix them with other
dals to make a delicious curry.Origin
– India
Color – Color varies from black,
white, and green.
Nutrition – It is rich in proteins,
phosphorus, and isoflavones.
Famous Recipe – Dal makhani and
paper-thin dosa, ladoos

10. Yellow Pigeon Peas (Tur Dal)
You can find this dal in any
local grocery store at
affordable prices. Moreover,
this daal makes additively
delicious curry. Therefore,
you can easily incorporate
them into your daily diet as
a nutritious meal.

11. • Origin – India, and Africa
• Color – Color varies from greenish brown to yellow
• Nutrition – Rich in vitamins C, E, K, B, folic acids, and
phosphorus
• Famous recipes – Dal Rasam, Bisi Bele Bhath, and toor
dal curry.
• Health benefits – It May help in weight loss.
• Toor dal may help in a healthy pregnancy.

12. Green Gram (Moong Dal)
Moong dal is available as
sprouts: Spilt and skinned
variety. You can eat them
fried, roasted, or add them
to your salad for a healthy,
nutritious meal.

13. • Origin – India
• Color – Color varies from green or golden yellow
• Nutrition – It is rich in vitamins E, C, A & k, proteins
(Globulin and Albumin), etc
• Famous recipe – Moong dal halwa, Khichdi
• Health benefits – Eating it may improve heart health.
• It may help control blood pressure
• Note – Moong daal is also available in split and
skinned types.

14. Chickpeas (Chole)
• They are also known as chole.
It is usually found in two
types, smaller ones are called
desi chana, and the bigger
ones are known as Kabuli
chana. They are typically
soaked overnight for proper
preparation

15. • Origin – Turkey, Syria, and India
• Color – Smaller ones are black, while larger ones are
white/yellow
• Nutrition – It is rich in iron, fiber, proteins, and
calcium.
• Famous Recipe – Chole chawal, Kabuli Pulao
• Health Benefits – Eating them regularly may improve
brain health.
• May help with iron deficiency

16. Horse Gram (Kulthi dal)
This daal is highly delicious.
It’s is one of the most
protein-rich lentils found on
the planet. Due to its high
nutritious value, this daal is
also fed to racehorses.

17. Origin – India
Color – May vary from red, brown, to black.
Nutrition – It is rich in iron, fiber, proteins, and
calcium
Famous recipe – Ulava charu and chicken, Horse gram
soup
Health benefits – Great for kidney and gallbladder
stones.
It might help boost liver health.

18. Black Chickpeas ( kala chana )
• Black chickpeas (Kala
Chana) are the “desi”
variety of chana daal. They
taste like nuts and have a
buttery texture. Therefore
they also make a fantastic
light snack to curb
unwanted hunger pangs.

19. • Origin – Turkey, Syria, and India
• Color – They are usually black
• Nutrition – It is rich in proteins, dietary fibers, and
iron.
• Famous recipes – Kala chana curry, Kala chana
kabab.
• Health Benefits – It may help in diabetes
management.
• Eating it regularly may boost cardiovascular health.

20. White Urad Dal
• Urad Dal is another healthy
variant of Urad daal.
Furthermore, it is easily
available which makes it easy
to incorporate into the daily
diet. Not only that, it is easily
digestible & tastes delicious.

21. • Origin – India
• Color – It is usually white in color.
• Nutrition – It is rich in potassium, dietary fibers, and
iron.
• Famous recipes – Papad, dal makhani, Idli.
• Health benefits – May aid in stronger bones and
teeth.
• They may boost your mental health.

22. Green Pigeon Peas (Hare Tuvar dal)
• It is another variant of tuvar
dal. You can easily buy it from
your local grocery shop. Eat
them fried with chapati or
rice for a fulfilling meal.

23. • Origin – Asia and east Africa
• Color – It is usually green in color.
• Nutrition – It is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibers,
and proteins.
• Famous recipe – Hara Tuvar ki sabji.
• Health benefits – It may help in weight loss.
• It may improve your digestive health.

24. - Thankyou
- Ayushi Rajput