Chickpeas are Asian herbs, now how many of you like masala chana? Today, let’s read a little about the main ingredient of this dish – ‘chana’ or chickpea.

Fun facts about Chickpeas!

• Chickpeas are a type of legume plant.
• It belongs to the Fabaceae family which includes kidney beans and peanuts.

• You can find different types of chickpeas such as Bengal gram, garbanzo bean, Egyptian pea, chana and chole.
• They have been part of the human diet for thousands of years.

• Today, they’re grown in more than 50 countries.
• India is the largest producer of chickpeas.

• Chickpeas are high in protein. A cup of chickpeas provides almost one-third of a person’s daily protein needs.
• They are a great source of fibre and nutrients like folate and iron.
• They are also good for diabetic patients as they help control blood sugar.

You can use chickpea in salads, soups and stews and Indian curries. So, now that all of you are staying at home, you can take this time to use chickpeas to make some delicious ‘masala chana’ with your parents’ help. If you do, share your masala chana stories with Curious Times.

Check out this fun Chickpeas recipe for kids from Mom Com India.

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