About the product:

Chickpeas are creamy-white, protein-rich legumes used in the Indian and international cuisine. They are also known as Chana, Chole or Kabuli Chana. These pre-boiled TRS Chickpeas are almost ready to use, requiring only a few minutes of cooking with the curry masala to absorb the flavour of the gravy.

Usage:
- Chickpeas are used in many Middle Eastern countries in dishes like falafels.
- Along with spices, tomato, ginger garlic, onion and Indian spices it is prepared as a very delicious main course dish - 'chhole' - which is usually served with rice, puri or bhatura.
- It can be added to chaats, salads and soups.
- It can be consumed as snacks when roasted with some spices.
- It is used to prepare the South Indian ‘Sundal’ during the festival of Navratri and Gollu.
- It can also act as a binding agent, and can be used to prepare patties.

Recipe: Chhole

1. Take 2 Chhole tins, remove the water, wash and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, fry 2 chopped onions for 5 minutes. Then add 1 tsp grated garlic & ginger, and green chillies (optional). Fry till the onions are soft and add 2 spoons of chana masala and sauté on low heat.
3. Then add 1 chopped tomato and 1 tsp crushed kasoori methi. Cook till the mix becomes soft and comes together.
4. Add the chana to this mixture along with salt and a little water to make a thick gravy. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
5. Garnish with chopped onions, coriander leaves, lemon juice and serve hot with puris or bhaturas.

Storage: Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place.

Health Benefits
- Chickpeas are rich in fibre and thus can aid weight loss.
- As it is rich in protein, Chana is a healthy addition to a vegetarian diet.
- It contains iron and manganese which helps in boosting the energy levels.
- It is believed to be helpful in stabilizing blood sugar.
- It helps in lowering bad cholesterol.
- It contains a lot of folic acid

Nutritional Value per 100gm
Energy (Kj) - 303Kj
Energy (KCal) - 72Kcal
Fat - 1.3g
Carbohydrates - 8.6g
of which sugars - 0g
Dietary Fiber - 0g
Salt - 0.45g

TRS Canned Boiled Chickpeas

Product Weight: 2.5 kg

Storage Instructions: Keep in Cool & Dry Place

Package: Canned