Chick Peas (Kabuli Chana)

Kabuli chana is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated legumes. It is a small, hard, knobby, beige-coloured bean with a diameter of less than a centimetre. It looks kind of like a wrinkled hazelnut. Its nutty and creamy flavour, firm texture and minimal fat make it a versatile ingredient.

Chickpea is the largest produced food legume in South Asia and the third largest globally, after common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and field pea (Pisum sativum L.). Bengal gram is widely appreciated as health food. It is a protein-rich supplement to cereal-based diets, especially to the poor in developing countries.

Soluble fiber present in the chickpeas helps to lower the low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol. It serves as a good source of minerals such as manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper and vitamins such as thiamine and Vitamin B6.

Benefits :

• Prevents Spikes in Blood Sugar Levels
• High Fiber
• Protein Rich
• Rich in Folate, Vitamin B9
• Rich in Magnesium
• Rich in Zinc
• Good for Bones
• Good for Heart
• Weight Loss
• Improves Digestion