Channa is available in the market in two forms: whole with the skin and split without the skin.
Split without the skin is channa dal in Hindi. The whole with the skin is known as kala/Desi channa in Hindi and Bengal gram in English. It belongs to the chickpeas family.
It is nutritious and has a nutty flavour.
Scientific name: Cicer arietinum
Food value: Channa dal contains high protein,high fiber and many minerals and vitamins.
Know more about channa dal through its plant.
Dal On The Table 