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Black Channa

Cicer arietinum Allergen-Free
Black Channa

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Chickpea

¿Qué es Black Channa?

Small, dark-skinned chickpeas, also known as kala chana, common in Indian cuisine, with an earthy flavor and firm texture.

¿A qué sabe Black Channa?

Black Channa tiene un sabor earthy, nutty, mild con aromas earthy, leguminous.

Taste
Earthy, Nutty, Mild
Texture
Firm, Slightly Chewy, Dense
Aroma
Earthy, Leguminous
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 100g
Calories360 kcal
Total Fat6g
Saturated Fat0.5g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein20g
Total Carbohydrate60g
Dietary Fiber15g
Total Sugars10g
Calcium120mg
Iron6mg
Potassium750mg

El Secreto del Chef

Soak dried black channa overnight with a pinch of baking soda to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Black Channa

El mejor sustituto para Black Channa es Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Closest substitute in texture and nutritional profile, slightly milder flavor.

Sustitutos para Black Channa con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Mejor 1:1 Closest substitute in texture and nutritional profile, slightly milder flavor.
Black Eyed Peas 1:1 Offers a similar earthy flavor and firm texture, good for curries and stews.
Lentils (Brown/Green) 1:1 Quicker cooking and different texture, but can work in stews for protein.
Kidney Beans 1:1 Larger and softer texture, but can provide bulk and protein in some dishes.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Black Channa

  1. Available dried or canned.
  2. Dried channa requires soaking and cooking; canned are pre-cooked for convenience.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Black Channa?

  • Curries
  • stews
  • salads
  • chaat
  • vegetarian dishes.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Black Channa?

Earthy, Nutty, Mild Earthy, Leguminous

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Black Channa?

El mejor sustituto es Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) (1:1). Closest substitute in texture and nutritional profile, slightly milder flavor.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Black Channa?

Available dried or canned. Dried channa requires soaking and cooking; canned are pre-cooked for convenience.

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