chickpea/garbanzo/gram/chana

Chickpeas are high in protein and are a key ingredient in hummus/chana masala, and ground in falafel.
The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, Egyptian pea, chana, and chole. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. Chickpea is a key ingredient in hummus and chana masala, and it can be ground into flour to make falafel. It is also used in salads, soups and stews, curry and other meal products like channa. The chickpea is important in both Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

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  17. The Late Night Gourmet

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