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Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) RajasthanPulses

North West India

Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)

Small, dark brown chickpeas with a slightly nutty, earthy taste and firm texture. The authentic base for Punjabi chhole and Kerala's kadala curry.

Sourced from Rajasthan · North West India
145/ 500 g
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— Why this pulses

  • GI 35–40 — one of the lowest of any legume
  • Dark coat rich in anthocyanin antioxidants
  • Higher fibre and protein than white kabuli chickpeas
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— Full Dossier —

Everything about this pulses.

The Indigenous Chickpea of the Indian Subcontinent

Kala Chana is the original desi chickpea — smaller, darker, and nutritionally superior to the kabuli variety introduced in the 18th century. Its dark coat is loaded with anthocyanins and its GI of 35–40 makes it ideal for diabetic diets.

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