Curry, black gram, whole and red kidney bean, homemade

This homemade curry is a cooked dish made with whole black gram and red kidney beans, both of which are pulses. The recipe provides carbohydrate, fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 394 kJ of energy, 8.4g of carbohydrate, 5g of fat and 4.5g of protein. These values describe the prepared curry rather than the uncooked beans.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while carbohydrate and fat provide energy. The curry also contains iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The fat and salt content of homemade curries can vary with the ingredients and amounts used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.