Brown Chick Peas also known as Black Chana in India.
Brown Chick Peas is a good source of nutrients such as protein, fiber and carbohydrates, good source of vitamins B6, vitamins C, minerals including manganese, phosphorus, iron and copper.
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The best time for sowing is second fortnight of October in most of the chick pea growing areas of northern India. The plants are very small and grows up to height of 20–50 cm (8–20 inch) and has small, It has white flowers with blue, violet, or pink veins.
Benefits
Brown Chick Peas is good immunity booster, promote muscle mass, regulates diabetes and hair enhancer, good for skin and nail health.
Kala Chana is a super source of protein also and helps in reduces the blood sugar levels.
Brown Chick Peas may be consumed raw (soaked in water) or may be cooked in variety of dishes.
Wet Brown Chick Peas - Soaked in water for over night and can be consume empty stomach is very beneficial for health and play a major role in improving the digestion.
Boiled Brown Chick Peas - Soaked in water for over 8 hours and then boiled in hot water is very good for improving immunity and building physical strength.
In India we consune the Brown Chick Peas in many ways like wet Brown Chick Peas, boiled Brown Chick Peas, chana soup etc.
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