CHICKPEAS

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Rs. 600.00

Chickpeas are round, protein-rich seeds of a plant in the legume family, often pale-brown and nutty-flavored, and are also known as garbanzo beans. The plant itself is an annual with small, feathery leaves and white or reddish-blue flowers. They are a versatile food, used in dishes like hummus, salads, and stews, or roasted for a snack.

Plant and seeds

Plant:

The chickpea plant is an annual that grows 20 to 60 cm tall and has feathery leaves. It has white flowers with blue, violet, or pink veins.
Pods:

The hairy pods are inflated and can contain one or two seeds.
Seeds:

The seeds are hard, round, and typically pale-brown. They have a nutty and buttery flavor and creamy texture.
Types:
There are two main types:

Kabuli: Large, round, and cream-colored seeds.

Desi: Smaller, with a color that can range from green to purple, brown, or black.

Nutritional value

High in protein and fiber: Chickpeas are a good source of both protein and fiber.
Rich in nutrients: They contain carbohydrates, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.
Calorie-dense: A 100-gram serving has about 396 calories.

Culinary uses

Versatile: They can be added to salads, soups, and stews.
Snack: They can be seasoned and roasted for a crunchy snack.
Paste: They can be ground into a paste for dishes like hummus, or blended into veggie burgers.
Fresh: Fresh chickpeas can have a sweeter, juicier flavor and can be steamed or used in stews.

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