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Krish Chick Peas 100g

Krish Chick Peas 100g

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Chick Peas (Chana)

Chickpeas, also called chana, are round, pale golden pulses with a nutty taste and a firm, creamy bite. They are used to make chana masala, hummus, falafel, soups and stews. This page is for dried chickpeas that you soak and cook at home.

What Chickpeas Taste and Feel Like

Chickpeas have a mild, nutty flavour that takes on the spices and sauces they are cooked in. Once cooked, they stay fairly firm on the outside and turn soft and floury inside. That is why they hold their shape in a curry but also mash into a smooth hummus.

Cooking dried chickpeas yourself lets you decide how soft they end up. Leave them a little firm for salads or cook them until very soft for hummus.

Ways to Use Chickpeas

  • Chana masala, with onion, tomato, ginger and garam masala
  • Homemade hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic
  • Falafel, made from soaked chickpeas that are ground but not cooked
  • Moroccan-style stews with tomatoes and warm spices
  • Soups, and salads with cucumber, tomato and herbs
  • Oven-roasted chickpeas as a crunchy snack

How to Soak and Cook Dried Chickpeas

Dried chickpeas need soaking overnight in plenty of cold water. They roughly double in size, so use a large bowl. Drain and rinse them before cooking.

Cover the soaked chickpeas with fresh water and simmer until tender. This usually takes 1 to 2 hours on the hob. A pressure cooker is much faster. A small pinch of bicarbonate of soda in the water can help them soften.

Keep the cooking water. Cooks use this liquid, known as aquafaba, in place of egg white in some vegan-style bakes and meringues. It also adds body to soups and curries.

Chickpeas FAQ

Do chickpeas need soaking?

Yes, dried chickpeas cook more evenly and more quickly if soaked overnight. You can cook them without soaking, but they will take much longer.

Why are my chickpeas still hard after cooking?

Chickpeas that stay hard have usually not been cooked long enough. Keep simmering and test one every 15 minutes or so. Adding acidic ingredients like tomato or lemon juice too early can also slow softening, so add them once the chickpeas are tender.

Can I use these chickpeas to make hummus?

Yes, cook them until they are very soft and they blend into a smooth hummus. Blend them while still warm for the creamiest result.

Add chickpeas to your basket ready for the next batch of chana masala or homemade hummus.

Delivery

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Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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