Why we picked it
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One ingredient, skin intact, no polish to make it shine on a shelf.
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100% certified organic whole Bengal gram.
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20.5 g of protein and 4.3 mg of iron per 100 g.
Buying guide
What to look for in Bengal Gram?
Polished pulses are buffed with water, oil, talc or soapstone purely for shelf appeal. It strips the outer layer and can leave residue behind. Unpolished dal looks duller, and that is the point.
Uniform colour and high gloss are warning signs in dal, not quality markers.
Metanil yellow is a banned dye used to brighten yellow dals. Rub a few grains between wet palms: dye lifts onto skin and polish leaves a slick. Neither should happen.
Organic certification covers how it was farmed, not whether it was adulterated. They are two different tests.
Swipe · 4 pointers
What to look for in Bengal Gram?
- 01Polished pulses are buffed with water, oil, talc or soapstone purely for shelf appeal. It strips the outer layer and can leave residue behind. Unpolished dal looks duller, and that is the point.
- 02Uniform colour and high gloss are warning signs in dal, not quality markers.
- 03Metanil yellow is a banned dye used to brighten yellow dals. Rub a few grains between wet palms: dye lifts onto skin and polish leaves a slick. Neither should happen.
- 04Organic certification covers how it was farmed, not whether it was adulterated. They are two different tests.
What's inside
Organic Bengal Gram
The whole product. Unsplit, unpolished desi chickpea with the skin left onA single-ingredient pulse with nothing added, coated or treated.
Pure & Sure Kala Chana vs other kala chanas
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular Bengal gram |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | 1 ingredient | 1 ingredient, but often polished or oil-coated |
| Polishing | Unpolished, skin intact | Water, oil or leather polishing common to add shine |
| Farming | Certified organic | Conventional, with pre- and post-harvest chemical use |
| Microbial treatment | Steam sterilisation | Fumigation or chemical treatment common in bulk trade, and never appears on a label |
| Traceability | Processor code and QR trace on pack | Loose or repacked, origin unknown |
| Grain integrity | Whole, unsplit, holds shape when cooked | Broken and shrivelled grains common in loose stock |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 378 kcal
- Protein
- 20.47 g
- Carbohydrate
- 62.95 g
- Total sugars
- —
- Added sugars
- —
- Dietary fibre
- —
- Total fat
- 6.04 g
- Saturated fat
- —
- Trans fat
- —
- Cholesterol
- —
- Salt
- —
How to use it
- Soak overnight, or at least 8 hours, before cooking
- Pressure cook 4 to 6 whistles for chole, curries and gravies
- Soak and sprout for salads, sundal and chaat
- Roast soaked and dried grains with salt and spice for a high-protein snack
- Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container after opening
Is it for you?
Good for
Vegetarians and vegans
Sprouting at home
Gluten-free diets
High-protein and high-fibre eating
Everyday Indian cooking — chole, sundal, usli, curries
Avoid if
Chickpea or legume allergy
Low-FODMAP diets
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Pure & Sure
- Net quantity
- 500 g
- Type
- Whole Dal (Sabut)
Also on the label
No chemicals
Questions people ask
How do I cook kala chana?
Soak overnight, or at least eight hours. Pressure-cook 4 to 6 whistles for chole, curries and gravies.
Can I sprout it?
Yes. Soak and sprout it for salads, sundal and chaat. The whole, skin-on grain is suited to sprouting at home.
Is it gluten-free?
Yes, it is naturally gluten-free. It is a single ingredient: whole organic Bengal gram.
How should I store it?
Store it in a cool, dry place in an airtight container after opening.
Who should avoid it?
Anyone with a chickpea or legume allergy, and people on a low-FODMAP diet.
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