The brown chickpea also known as Desi or Kala Chana is a smaller version of the regular pale yellow chickpea. It has brown skin but remains yellow underneath. These chickpeas can be used in curries, soups, and salads. They can be stewed with meats like lamb.

The brown chickpea (also known as Desi or Kala Chana is a smaller version of the regular pale yellow chickpea. It has brown skin but remains yellow underneath. These chickpeas can be used in curries, soups, and salads.

Brown chickpeas are a natural source of protein, high in fiber and used extensively in Asian cooking, especially by vegetarians, of the many pulses, some are used whole, others are split and these with the husk removed are called dal. All pulses require soaking-times vary according to recipes and you should consult your cookery book. Pulses and beans are agricultural produce and although this product has been machine cleaned, it should be examined carefully and washed thoroughly before use.

The brown chickpea (also known as Desi or Kala Chana) is a smaller version of the regular light yellow chickpea. It has brown skin but remains yellow underneath. These chickpeas can be used in curries, soups and salads.