Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum
Organic Kala Chana are also known as black chickpeas, brown chickpeas or whole brown chana. It is low in fat with zero cholesterol. Additionally it has a low glycemic index making it a good protein source for those with diabetes. Desi chana has small, darker seeds and a rough coat. They are grown mostly in India and other parts of the Indian subcontinent, as well as in Ethiopia, Mexico, and Iran. its other names include kala chana ("black chickpea" in Hindi-Urdu) or chholaa boot. Desi chana can be black, green or speckled. This variety is hulled and split to make chana dal. Chickpea is a key ingredient in hummus and chanaâ??masala, and it can be ground into a flour to make falafel. It is also used in salads, soups and stews, curry and other meal products like channa. The chickpea is important in Indian, Mediterranean and Middleâ??Easternâ??cuisine. In 2019, India was responsible for 70% of global chickpea production.
Chickpea flour is used to make "Burmeseâ??tofu" which was first known among the Shan people of Burma. In South Asian cuisine the chickpea flour (besan) is used as a batter to coat vegetables before deep frying to make pakoras. The flour is also used as a batter to coat vegetables and meats before frying, or fried alone such as panelle (little bread), a chickpea fritter from Sicily. Chickpea flour is used to make the Mediterranean flatbread socca and called panisse in Provence, southern France. It is made of cooked chickpea flour, poured into saucers, allowed to set, cut in strips, and fried in olive oil, often eaten during Lent. In Tuscany chickpea flour (farina di ceci) is used to make an oven baked pancake: the flour is mixed with water, oil and salt. Chickpea flour is used for making sweet dish Mysorepak.
- They are packed with nutrients, and are a great source of protein, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates.
- It provides the benefit of strong immunity as per Ayurvedic medicine.
- No cholesterol and trans fat
- Authentic organic products. Free from artificial fertilizers, colors, flavors and preservatives
- We collect the foods directly from the Indian farmers.
- Products are free from chemicals and cultivated under traditional treatment.
- We ensure the purity of this product with vacuum pack or bag and maintenance also make sure that it is free from impurities and contamination.