Kaala Bhatt – Black Beans

Black soybeans or Kaala Bhatt is a black variety of the soybean. It is a rare legume native to China and is used in Chinese medicine to clear toxins from the body. Compared to the yellow soybean, the black variety is considered an inexpensive source of protein.

The black soybean could be roasted or eaten raw. It could also be cooked with mustard oil along with spicy seasonings and will go well with your rice and chapatti. It is grown by the local farmers in the rich fields of Uttarakhand.

Similar to blueberries and raspberries, the dark exterior of the black soybean contains antioxidants and other important plant based nutrients.