Pulses
Showing all 2 results
Chickpeas
Brown desi chickpeas
India is the world’s main producer and consumer of chickpea. This is the one referred to as: Bengal Gram, Kala Chana (meaning black chickpea) or Chola Boot. “Desi” chickpea is smaller, light to dark brown, with a thick, rough, seed coat. The word ‘Desi‘ means ‘country‘ or ‘local‘ in Hindustani. Desi chickpeas have a markedly higher fibre content than other varieties and a lower glycemic Index.
White kabuli chickpeas
The is the one commonly referred to as Garbanzo Bean or Ceci Bean. It’s relatively round and cream coloured with a smooth seed coat. It usually has a nutty, mild flavour and remains crunchy even after being fully cooked. It cooks faster and has less dietary fibre than those of the Desi type.
Soybean seed
Soybean, (Glycine max), also called soja bean or soya bean, annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae) and its edible seed. The soybean is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for millions of people.The soybean is one of the richest and cheapest sources of protein and is a staple in the diets of people and animals in numerous parts of the world.