It is always good to incorporate beans in our daily diet., especially if you have young ones at home. Beans are high in minerals and fiber along with protein and without the saturated fat found in some animal proteins.  It is believed that soaking the beans  before cooking helps to remove some of those indigestible sugars that cause flatulence and helps to cook then fast. Soaking long hours helps in digestion of the cooked beans. Beans are rich source of soluble fiber which can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Usli/sundals are one of the many ways we can use the beans. You can soak the beans and add to sambar, add handful of beans when you  soak the ingredients for Dose/dosai. It’s a simple side dish to add to a packed vegan lunch for some easy protein!