Kabuli Chana is also known as chole or chhole. The desi varieties of chickpeas are a small, angular seeds. Chickpeas is a versatile ingredient and it is a good idea to stock some at all times.

Kabuli chana is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated legumes, it is a small, hard, beige colored bean with a diameter of less than a centimeter. It looks kind of wrinkled hazelnut.

Canned chickpeas last for up to five years, and dried chickpeas canbe stored, in an airtight container, almost indefinitely. Once cooked, chickpeas can be stored covered in the refrigerator for several days.

Use it with salads, chaats, subzis, pulaos, or in any other exciting creation. You can even soak a little extra and store in the refrigerator for a few days to use as and when required.