Legumes · Dried

Chickpeas

Also called garbanzo beans, dried chickpeas, kabuli chana, chana

Dried chickpeas; soaked and simmered they turn nutty and buttery, the base of hummus, falafel, chana masala, stews and Middle Eastern salads.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCannellini beans

    Creamier, softer and milder; hummus and falafel suffer.

  • T2 · GoodDried white peas

    Softer and milder pea flavour; fine in curries, not hummus.

  • T3 · In a pinchButter beans

    Much softer and creamier; won't hold shape in salads or roast crisp.

  • T3 · In a pinchChana dal

    Split: cooks to a mash with no whole bite.

Cook with Chickpeas