Legumes and plant protein
Legumes, the pulses family, include chickpeas, kidney beans, black chickpeas, lentils, cowpeas and moong. They are a staple of Indian vegetarian cooking and an important source of plant protein.
Nutrition at a glance
- Protein: pulses are among the most protein-rich plant foods, and pair well with cereals such as rice or roti (as in rajma chawal or chole with bread).
- Fibre: rich in dietary fibre, which supports digestion and keeps you full.
- Complex carbohydrates: slow-digesting starches for steady energy.
- Micronutrients: sources of minerals such as iron, magnesium and potassium, and B vitamins such as folate.
Exact values vary by variety and preparation. Check the nutrition panel on each pack.
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Per-100 g nutrition facts for each Freshcon product, from the pack labels.
Making them everyday food
The main thing keeping legumes off weekday menus is preparation time (see why legumes take so long). Freshcon’s stated goal is “simplifying home cooking by making nutritious, preservative-free & easy to prepare meals accessible to everyone”.
General explainer. Statements attributed to Freshcon are quoted from its own published pages.