Chickpeas

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Chickpeas

The Chickpea or Chick pea is an legume. It has various names like Bengal gram, Garbanzo or Garbanzo bean and Egyptian pea. Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense food, providing rich content of protein, dietary fibre, foliate and certain dietary minerals. Chickpea is a key ingredient in hummus and chana masala, and it can be ground into flour to make falafel. It is also used in salads, soups and stews, curry and other meal products like channa. The chickpea is a staple in Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.