¿Qué es Chana?
The Hindi term for chickpeas or garbanzo beans, a versatile legume used in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines.
¿A qué sabe Chana?
Chana tiene un sabor earthy, nutty, mildly starchy con aromas mildly earthy, leguminous.
- Taste
- Earthy, Nutty, Mildly starchy
- Texture
- Firm, Mealy, Slightly grainy (when cooked)
- Aroma
- Mildly earthy, Leguminous
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Información Nutricional
Per 164g (1 cup cooked) Calories164 kcal
Total Fat2.6 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein8.9 g
Total Carbohydrate27.4 g
Dietary Fiber7.6 g
Total Sugars4.8 g
Calcium49 mg
Iron2.9 mg
Potassium291 mg
El Secreto del Chef
Soaking dried chana overnight with a pinch of baking soda reduces cooking time and makes them more digestible.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Chana
El mejor sustituto para Chana es Green Lentils, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar earthy flavor and texture, good for stews and curries.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lentils Mejor | 1:1 | Similar earthy flavor and texture, good for stews and curries. |
| Cannellini Beans | 1:1 | Good for salads and hummus, slightly creamier texture. |
| Split Peas | 1:1 | Suitable for soups and purees, breaks down more easily. |
| Other Dried Beans (e.g., Navy Beans) | 1:1 | General legume substitute, may require longer cooking. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Chana
- Available dried, canned, or roasted.
- Dried chana requires soaking and cooking, while canned are pre-cooked.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Chana?
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Onion
- Lemon
- Spinach.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Chana?
Earthy, Nutty, Mildly starchy Mildly earthy, Leguminous
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Chana?
El mejor sustituto es Green Lentils (1:1). Similar earthy flavor and texture, good for stews and curries.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Chana?
Available dried, canned, or roasted. Dried chana requires soaking and cooking, while canned are pre-cooked.