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 chana 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 Middle Eastern cuisine. In 2019, India was
responsible for 70% of global chickpea production.
Chickpea flour is
used to make "Burmese 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.