Channa brown gram or Bengal gram is a deep brown coloured bean that is like to kabuli channa, but lesser in size with a bland skin and mild-tasting bean. It is high in dietary fiber and is one of the majority protein-rich beans there is. It is generally is utilized in curries and used to create besan flour. It is consumed boiled, fried and sprouted.

Brown channa is commonly is used in curries and used to make besan flour. It is consumed boiled, sprouted and fried.

Benefits:

Brown channa is a rich source of mineral such as iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and importantly, molybdenum. Copper, zinc and manganese are present in traces. Vitamins A, C, E and K also constitute as one of the nutrients. It possesses antioxidant properties and aids weight-loss as it helps reduce cholesterol levels and relieve "constipation", and also promotes "digestive health" and healthy skin.