Pulses, The Magic Wand In Your Hand! Poem by Deepak Calyampoondi

A gift from the Ancient to the Modern Best,
Pulses are a boon both to the East and the West,
Wealth of good health as blessed by nature, after all,
Abundance in Protein, Carbo, Vitamins, minerals and no Cholestrol.

Kidney bean or Rajma glows in Red,
It's often tasted with Naan Bread,
Rich in Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc,
Grow your Biceps big and many eyes can flutter and wink.

The Mung Bean shines in beautiful green,
Mostly rich in Thiamine, Riboflavin and Niacin,
Used in food both savoury and sweet,
Cook mung today and welcome a healthy treat.

The Black gram bean or Urad is Deep black,
Gives you Potassium, Calcium and Iron, so Clap,
And the tasty idlies and dosas Sweeties,
Helps you get rid of deadly diabetes.

The Rice bean is a shiny red antioxidant,
Makes one of the best cereal-based diet,
Rich in minerals, Essential amino and fatty acids,
Include it in your diet and welcome the placid.

The Chickpea is white and also in green,
Gives abundance protein and energy one has seen,
Enjoyed by humans and also by animals as feed,
Your guests will be awed by this tasty little bead.

Do not forget the cowpea, horse bean and the bambara groundnut,
Pulses are indeed a treat to cook in your warm little hut,
Pulses give you health and nutrition in your hands,
So embrace pulses today, yes it's a MAGIC WAND YOUR HAND! .