Description

Description :
Chickpeas are a legume and are variously known as Kabuli Chana, Garbanzo bean and Egyptian pea. It is one of the oldest cultivated legumes and is extremely popular in the Middle East and Asia due to its nutty taste, texture and high nutrient content. Organic Products India are chickpeas manufacturers, exporters, and suppliers of high-quality organic chickpeas all over the world. The chickpea, Cicer arietinum, is a leguminous annual plant in the family Fabaceae grown for its edible seeds. The plant has a branched, straight or bending stem with small feathery leaves arranged alternately on the stem. The leaves are composed of 11–15 individual leaflets which are oval in shape. The flowers are produced singly or in pairs and can be white, pink, purple or blue in color. The seed pod is rhomboid or ellipsoid and contains 1–4 cream, brown, green or black seeds. The chickpea plant can range in height from 20 cm (7.9 in) up to 100 cm (39.4 in) and as an annual, grows over only one growing season. Chickpea may also be referred to as gram pea, garbanzo bean or Ceci bean and originate from south-eastern Turkey.

Uses :
Chickpeas can be consumed in various stages of their growth. As freshly plucked, they can be consumed directly while still green. When ripe and dried, they can be consumed with various food items after soaking them in water. And they can also be ground to create flour. One of the most popular middle eastern cuisine made from ground chickpeas is the hummus. A lot of delicacies are made from this versatile ingredient like halwa, hummus, Chole (a spicy legume dish), etc. Roasted chickpeas are also consumed as a diet snack.

Health Benefits:
Chickpea is primarily consumed as a dry pulse. The shelled peas are eaten as snacks or vegetables. The seed husks can be used as a feed for animals. Chickpeas are also commonly cooked and ground into a paste to produce the popular dish, hummus.