Mash Shelled – دال ماش چھلکے والی Available In: 500 gm

It is an incredible source of vitamins like B6, C, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and minerals including manganese, phosphorus, iron and copper. The wealth of nutrients in Kala Chana is beneficial in boosting the immune system, promote muscle mass, regulates diabetes and enhance hair, skin and nail health.As a rich source of iron, kala chana can prevent anaemia and boost your energy levels. This is particularly beneficial for pregnant and lactating women as well as growing children. Iron plays an important role in the formation of haemoglobin which helps transport oxygen from the lungs to all body cells.

“Lobia is loaded with fibre, and the kind it has is known as soluble fibre, which binds to cholesterol and helps throw it out of the body, besides keeping constipation away," says Bliss. Fibre also boosts satiety and that's why lobia is every weight-watcher's friend too.