Description

Bring authentic Indian culinary heritage and wholesome plant nutrition to your meals with KTC Cooked & Ready to Use Kala Chana in Salted Water. Sourced and packed by KTC—a household name providing essential world food staples since 1971—these dark brown chickpeas (Desi chickpeas) save you hours of advance preparation. Unlike standard cream-colored garbanzo beans, Kala Chana features a darker, thicker seed coat and a denser, firmer bite that holds its structural integrity under long simmering. They readily absorb warm, pungent spices such as roasted cumin, amchur (dry mango powder), ginger, and garam masala, creating deeply satisfying traditional dishes in minutes.

Flavor Profile & Culinary Experience

• Aroma: Deeply earthy, rustic, and nutty with classic cooked pulse aromatics.

• Texture: Firm, structured bite on the exterior with a dense, smooth interior that resists breaking down during cooking.

• Taste: Bold, nutty, and earthy with a mild natural sweetness, balanced by a light touch of savory salted water brine.

Cooking & Recipe Suggestions

• Kala Chana Curry (Tariwale Chane): Simmer in an aromatic onion, ginger, garlic, and tomato gravy spiced with coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, served hot with bhature, poori, or steamed basmati rice.

• Sukha Kala Chana (Ashtami Prasad): Sauté drained chickpeas in ghee or mustard oil with cumin seeds, green chillies, dry mango powder (amchur), and coriander powder for a traditional dry-spiced dish.

• Kala Chana Chaat: Drain, rinse, and toss with finely diced red onions, tomatoes, green chillies, fresh coriander, chaat masala, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a high-protein snack.

• Soups & Grain Bowls: Add directly to hearty Mediterranean or Middle Eastern vegetable stews, quinoa bowls, or warm winter grain salads for extra texture and sustained energy.

Key Features & Product Details

• Kitchen Ready: Pre-cooked in salted water; simply drain, rinse, and heat as needed

• Nutritional Powerhouse: High in plant protein, high in dietary fiber, low in fat, and counts as 1 of your 5-a-day

• Heritage Brand: Trusted pantry quality from KTC (Essential Ingredients Since 1971)

• Dietary Information: 100% Vegan, Vegetarian, and naturally Gluten-Free

• Packaging: Standard recyclable steel food tin (typically 400g e net weight / approx. 240g drained weight)

• Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer unused chickpeas and liquid into an airtight, non-metallic container, refrigerate, and consume within 2 days.