Lathyrism due to excessive consumption of Khesari dal can be prevented by which method?

Correct option is B

Lathyrism is a neurological disorder caused by excessive consumption of Khesari dal (Lathyrus sativus), which contains neurotoxic β-ODAP (Beta-N-oxalyl-L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid).
· (a) Heating – Incorrect, as heat alone does not remove the neurotoxin effectively.
· (b) Soaking – Correct Answer, as soaking the dal before cooking helps leach out neurotoxins, reducing the risk of lathyrism.
· (c) Filtration – Incorrect, as filtration does not remove toxic components from dal.
· (d) Parboiling – Incorrect, as parboiling does not effectively neutralize neurotoxins compared to soaking.