Green gram

Green grams are the small green edible seeds of the plant species Vigna radiata. Green gram is closely related to Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis), and Black Gram or Urad Dal (Vigna mungo).

Both the whole and split seeds can be used to make soup.

Green gram seeds are highly digestible and cause less flatulence than seeds or most pulses. They also have a low glycemic index (GI). 100g (3.5oz) raw seeds has 347 calories and the following:

Whole seeds can also be cooked with meat, prawns, fish, vegetables or in sauces, and served with chapati or rice or seasoned with spices and freshly grated coconut.