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Natco Brown Chick Peas (Kala Chana) - 1kg are whole dried brown chickpeas, also known as kala chana or desi chana. Their brown skin, earthy flavour and pleasantly firm bite when fully cooked bring character to chickpea curries, chaat and warm seasoned dishes. This 1kg pack is a cupboard ingredient for cooking from scratch, whether you are making a saucy masala or a drier chickpea dish. These are dried, uncooked pulses, not canned or ready-to-eat chickpeas.
Kala chana is a different chickpea variety from pale kabuli chana, with a darker skin and a more robust texture that suits dishes where the chickpeas remain whole. Once thoroughly cooked, the beans work well with cumin, ginger, coriander and tangy ingredients such as lemon or tamarind. Use them in a rich onion-and-tomato gravy, or drain the cooked chickpeas and toss with a simple spice tempering. The 1kg pack lets you portion out what you need for individual recipes or prepare a larger batch for a shared meal.
Follow the current pack directions for soaking and cooking, and cook thoroughly until tender before serving. For a curry, simmer the cooked chickpeas in your prepared masala so they take on the sauce; mash a small portion into the gravy if you prefer a thicker consistency. For chaat or salads, use fully cooked chickpeas and combine with the dressing and fresh ingredients shortly before serving.
Brand: Natco | Weight: 1kg | Type: Whole dried brown chickpeas (kala chana / desi chana)
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. After opening, keep the uncooked chickpeas in a sealed container away from moisture.
Allergens: Refer to the current product packaging for the manufacturer's allergen and cross-contact information.
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