The chickpea, also known as chick pea, is an annual legume that belongs to the Fabaceae family and subfamily Faboideae. Its numerous varieties are also known as Egyptian pea, garbanzo bean, Bengal gram, gram, or Bengal gram. Protein levels in chickpea seeds are high. The Middle East has yielded remains dating back 9,500 years, making it one of the first legumes to be domesticated
The chickpea is a crucial component of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It is used in hummus and falafel after being pounded into flour. It is utilized in salads, soups, stews, curry, chana masala, and other food products like channa in Indian cuisine. India was in charge of 70% of the world's production of chickpeas in 2019.
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I usally roast chickpeas in the oven and eat them as snacks, pour some salt and garlic powder.

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