Vegetarian

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

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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

Dal vs Rajma: Which Has More Protein? (Indian Vegetarian Math)

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Indian vegetarian gym-goers eat dal and rajma as primary plant protein sources. Both are pulses, both contribute meaningful protein, both are everyday Indian household food. The protein math differs slightly per katori (cooked serving) – dal 8g, rajma 10g. The bigger differences are in cooking time, fibre content, and digestive comfort. For most vegetarian adults, … Read more