Versatile Uses of Gram and Pulses in Cuisine

* Soups: Lentils, chickpeas, and other pulses are often used in soups, such as lentil soup, split pea soup, and black bean soup.

* Stews: Pulses are also used in stews, such as beef stew, chicken stew, and vegetable stew.

* Curries: Pulses are a key ingredient in many Indian curries, such as dal makhani, chana masala, and rajma masala.

* Salads: Pulses can be used in salads, such as lentil salad, chickpea salad, and bean salad.

* Falafel: Falafel is a deep-fried ball made from chickpeas or fava beans.

* Hummus: Hummus is a dip or spread made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and olive oil.

* Pita chips: Pita chips are made from pita bread that is cut into triangles and baked or fried. They can be served with hummus or other dips.

* Trail mix: Trail mix is a snack made from a variety of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Pulses, such as lentils and chickpeas, can be added to trail mix for extra protein.