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Member of the legume family, chickpeas popularly known as Garbanzo Beans (Kabuli Channa), are among the oldest consumed foods of the World. Chickpea is exceptionally high in protein. Chickpea can broadly be classified into two types: Desi and Kabuli. The desi type contains smaller and darker seeds and also has a rough coat, whereas the Kabuli type is usually larger, lighter colored, and has a smoother coat. We also have black chickpeas, also called kaala channa.

That’s a bit about chickpea. But yes, its history is something you definitely must know. Chickpea is one of the earliest cultivated legumes remains as old as 7,500 years were found in the Middle East. Chickpeas have gained traction and are now recommended by dietitians and health experts across the world.

Today, India is the largest producer of chickpeas, supplying around 80 to 90 percent of the world’s production. They can be used in stews, curries or eaten raw in salads. In India it is used to make savory dishes that are eaten as a main course. They are also mixed with taste enhancers and consumed as a light snack.

功效： They are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, hence very helpful against digestive disorders. They are a good source of protein that act like the building blocks of bones, muscle, cartilage, skin and blood. They are an excellent source of mineral manganese which is important for energy production.,It has high iron content and is therefore very good particularly for women. It has a low glycemic index and so digests slowly and helps in weight loss. It contains soluble fibers that help stabilize blood sugar levels.