Desi chana, also known as Bengal gram or black chickpea, is a type of chickpea widely used in Indian and South Asian cuisines. These chickpeas are smaller and darker in color compared to the more common Kabuli chickpeas. Desi chana is a nutritious legume, providing plant-based protein, dietary fiber, vitamins (such as folate and vitamin B6), and essential minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium. It is low in fat and a good source of complex carbohydrates.

Desi chana, also known as Bengal gram or black chickpea, is a type of chickpea widely used in Indian and South Asian cuisines. These chickpeas are smaller and darker in color compared to the more common Kabuli chickpeas. Desi chana is a nutritious legume, providing plant-based protein, dietary fiber, vitamins (such as folate and vitamin B6), and essential minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium. It is low in fat and a good source of complex carbohydrates.