Chana vs Rajma: Which Legume Wins for Protein & Weight Loss?

Chana (chickpeas) and rajma (kidney beans) are the two most popular Indian legume preparations beyond standard dals. Both are eaten in main-course quantity (katori-sized servings) rather than as supplementary protein. Both deliver 10-12g protein per cooked serving – significant compared to typical dal at 8g. The choice between them comes down to digestibility (chana wins), … Read more

High-Protein Indian Foods: 50+ Vegetarian & Non-Veg Sources Ranked

Most Indian gym-goers and weight-watchers under-eat protein and overestimate what they eat. The typical Indian adult consumes 35-50g of protein daily; the actual requirement for sedentary adults is 0.8g per kg body weight (56-70g for 70-90 kg), and for gym-going adults is 1.6-2.2g per kg (112-200g). The protein gap is the single biggest dietary problem … Read more