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Chickpeas

Nutty and mild. Firm, creamy inside, and they hold their shape. Also called Kabuli chana, Kondakadalai.

Preparing it

Soak dried chickpeas overnight and cook until soft, or rinse and drain a tin of cooked chickpeas.

Goes with

Coconut, Tomato, Cumin, Lemon

Season

Dried, available all year.

Storage

Dried, airtight in a cool place. Cooked, in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

A legume that brings protein and fibre. Demo note.

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 25 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.