Flax seeds are brown in colour and come with a hard, crunchy covering. Flax seeds, if not chewed properly would render no benefit to your body, this is one of the biggest reasons why many like to soak it before consuming or simply have it in the ground or powdered form.

Health Benefits of Flax seeds:

• They are cholesterol free, hence good for the heart as well.
• They are a good source of fibre, aid in digestion, prevent constipation and help in suppressing hunger.
• Regular consumption of flax seeds is good for skin, cancer prevention and facilitate weight-loss.
• Flax seeds are great for women’s health. The lignans present in them help in battling high levels of estrogen and help in maintaining balanced hormonal levels.
• In women, hair fall is often associated with hormonal imbalance and stress. Flax seeds are great for women health and therefore promote healthy hair as well.
• They are also associated with reducing hypertension.
• They are low in LDL (lipo-protein) or bad cholesterol.

Green Mung Beans are loaded with nutritional health benefits. By eating Green Mung Beans, you get high protein, low calorie food that is packed with vitamins and minerals.

Health Benefits of Horse Gram:

• Good source of protein
• Good source of dietary fiber
• Low in sodium
• Low in cholesterol
• Vitamins: A, B Vitamins,Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin K.
• Minerals: Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
• Sprouted Green Mung Beans produce live enzymes.
• Mung Beans are low on the glycemic index at 25 and have a low glycemic load of 4 making them a smart food choice for diabetics.
• They also contain skin anti-aging properties that stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, all essential to younger healthier skin.

In Karnataka cuisine, ಹುರಳಿಸಾರು (hurali saaru), ಹುರಳಿ (hurali) is a main ingredient. Hurali is also used in preparations such as usali, chutney, basaaru, and upsaaru or upnesaru (particularly in the Old Mysore Regions Mandya and Chamrajnagara Districts).

Health Benefits of Horse Gram:

• It is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for treating numerous health disorders including rheumatism, worm, conjunctivitis and piles.
• They have astringent and diuretic properties.
• The beams are beneficial for extracting phlegm.
• They are believed to be helpful for keeping the body warm during winter.
• Controlling fever is another health benefit of Horse Gram.
• The phenol content of the seeds helps to reduce excessive weight.
• They also help to lower cholesterol levels.
• According to some studies, the lipid extracts of Horse Gram are beneficial for treating peptic ulcer.
• It is also beneficial for reducing flatulence.
• These legumes help to control various menstrual problems.
• In India, Horse Gram is believed to be beneficial for treating kidney stones.

Bengal Gram, also better known as dark brown peas or chana, is widely regarded as an important pulse, owing to its nutritional properties. It contains a good amount of iron, sodium and selenium in addition to small doses of manganese, copper and zinc. A handful of Bengal gram is a very good source of fibre and folic acid.

Bengal Gram healthy Benefits:

• Serves as an energy booster
• Restricts diabetes
• Helps the digestive system
• Treats anemia
• Helps with facial care

Molake kaalu playa is one of the easiest, delicious and healthiest side dish. This has been my all time favorite, not only because it saves lot of time also Sprouts have long been famous as “health food.” Recent research shows that in addition to being a superb source of nutrients, sprouts also have curative properties. Research shows that sprouts are a veritable fountain of youth. Sprouts abound with antioxidants, they are full of protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

To sprout it at home, soak matki overnight in water and tie in cheese cloth and place in warm place in a closed vessel for a day – i e 24 hours. Sprout makers too are available in market.

Typically Served With

Chapatis, Phulka or Rottis

Groundnuts and also known as ‘Kadale kaayi‘ in Kannada, ‘Mungfali‘ in Hindi, ‘Pallelu‘ in Telugu, ‘Kadalai‘ in Tamil, ‘Nilakkadala‘ in Malayalam.

Health Benefits of Peanuts:

• Rich in Energy
• Fights Stomach Cancer
• Cholesterol
• Growth
• Protects Skin
• Anti-oxidants
• Reduces the Chances of Stroke
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fights against Heart Diseases, Nerves Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Infections