chickpeas (chana)

Chickpeas come white (kabuli/kubli) or black (kala). The white chickpeas are actually a tan colour and the black ones are dark brown. Usually sold whole, but also sold split, dried chickpeas need to be soaked for 8 hours in cold water before use. They will double in size. Tinned ones can be used but need to be added at the end of the cooking time as they are already very soft.