Chickpeas are legumes belonging to Fabaceae. Chickpeas are the oldest legume to be cultivated by people.
Chickpeas are round in shape with a bumpy surface. There are two commercial classes of chickpeas.
Desi: It is a thick and brown color seed court
Kabuli: it has a thin and white seed coat. It is bigger and grows in the sub-tropical region. It is used in soups, vegetable mixes, salad bars, snack food, and ground to make Hummus. Kabuli Chickpeas are used in the cuisine of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
