Scientific name: Cine Kabulium : Kabuli Chana
Chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans are legumes used in many Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines. Round and tan colored, chickpeas have a mild, nutty flavor and are slightly crunchy even after cooking.Chickpeas are also widely used in Indian cooking, in curries and such recipes as chana masala.There are two types of chickpeas: desi and kabuli. Desi contain smaller, darker seeds and have more of a rough coat. Kabuli is a larger, lighter colored bean with a smoother coat.