Bengal gram is eaten in all the stages of its growth. Regular intake of Bengal gram imparts a lot of physical vigour and strength to the muscles and all parts of the body. Bengal gram is invigorating, purifier of blood, digestive, and anti bilious and anti phlegmatic, anti pyretic, pains killer, germicidal and very effective in cold and cough.
Bengal gram is a very rich source of protein.
In South Asia many tasty delicious culinary preparation are made from Bengal gram. When they are sprouted, add some grated ginger, little rock salt, black pepper powder and sprinkle some lemon juice on it, take it as breakfast. And clears the wind ripe. Inhaling the aroma of roasted Bengal gram, stops running nose. Taking whole Bengal gram soaked in water overnight with honey helps in breaking the stones in gal bladder, kidney and throwing them out Drinking the water of black Bengal gram and whole wheat which have been soaked overnight and boiled in the morning is also very useful.