New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- India, especially in the northern region, has a large population that primarily eats vegetarian food, and dal (lentils) forms a crucial part of their meals. Moreover, it is often consumed as a high-protein source.

Protein is made up of amino acids, of which the body needs 20 types in order to grow, produce hormones and stay healthy. Nine of these amino acids must come from food.

But does it have enough protein to meet your daily requirement? A Fortis Vasant Kunj doctor helps decode exactly how much protein is in a serving of 100g of dal, and is it's enough.

In a viral Instagram post, Dr Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist, stated that a bowl of dal, which is the average daily consumption of Indians, is insufficien...