The Milletamma's chana dal is an excellent source for plant-based protein. It provides high fiber content at low cost so illness. It to lower . Storage: Store your favourite Milletamma's chana dal at a cool and dry place for 3 months. Chana Dal is also known as Bengal Gram has a nice crunchy and nutty flavour. When grounded it is known as Besan. Both chana dal as well as the besan is used as a major ingredient for many delicacies. Chana dal is being cultivated in India for a long time however it is believed that it originated from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Many of us are already aware of the benefits of consuming the whole chana but today we will introduce you to some lesser-known yet amazing benefits of chana dal. Chana dal is believed to be a rich source of Folic acid which helps prevent defects of the child's brain and sal cord. Folic acid also helps improve the red cells count in the body which is quite important for the development of the child. Chana dal is a rich source of zinc. Zinc is needed by the body to treat night blindness. Zinc helps activate certain enzymes in the body that helps in the production of vitamin A which is considered to be good for the eyes. Chana dal is high in fiber content. Fibers are need by the body to maintain the health. These fibers also help in reducing the level and maintaining the health.