With their sweet and nutty flavor chana dal are versatile beans that are very popular in india. They are made by splitting a small husked relative of the chickpea. Chana dal beans are very nutritious easy to digest and have an exceptionally low rating on the glycemic index. All natural. Friend of the heart. Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods low in total fat saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.