Desi-Chick

The brown chickpea (also known as Desi or Kala Chana) is a smaller version of the regular pale yellow chickpea. It has a brown skin but remains yellow underneath. These chickpeas can be used in curries, soups and salads. They can be stewed with meats like lamb and fish. One cup of cooked chickpeas contains: 269 calories, 45 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of protein, 13 g of dietary fiber, 4 g of fat.