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- Gram is one of the major pulses cultivated and consumed in India.
- It is also known as Bengal gram or chana or chickpea.
- It is one of the oldest legumes or pulses known to mankind.
- Its two types are Desi chana and Kabuli chana.
- It is an important rabi crop.
- It has a very high protein content.
- India is the leading producer and consumer of gram chana in the world.
- Grams are used in a variety of dishes like salads, cuisine, curries etc.
- They form an important part of a vegetarian diet.
- We must include gram chana in our diet.