Organic Kabuli Chana

Kabuli Chana is also known as White Chickpeas or Egyptian Peas in English. They are high in protein and are a major ingredient in most Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.

In India, they are used in curries and salads. It is tan-colored and is rounded and smooth in shape. In the 18th century, Afghanistan introduced India to Kabuli Chana.

It got its name from the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul. Kabuli Chana is known by different names throughout India in other regions, such as White Chana, Kabuli Chole Bengal Gram, etc. It can be eaten in several ways and contains high protein, dietary fiber, iron, and phosphorus.

Chole Chana is a Rabi Crop that is sown during October-November. It contributes to nearly 50% of pulse production in India. Chole Chana grows in a bush-like plant that grows up to 18 inches. It also has small feather-like leaves by its side.

• Best Soil and Climate – Chole Chana should be cultivated on sandy and clay-like loam. It is suitable for areas with moisture in the air, and 24C- 30C temperature is perfect for it.
• Sowing– To harvest Safed Chana, it is ideal to sow the seeds in the first and second week of October.
• Irrigation– Safed Chana should be cultivated with light irrigation. Excessive irrigation may not produce enough yield.
• Weeding– Kabuli Chole is very prone to weed infections, so proper weeding should be done 4-5 weeks after sowing the seeds. The second weeding should be done after 2 months. 

Safed Chana can last for over a year if they are correctly stored.

• After buying them, empty out the packet of Safed Chana in an airtight container.
• Put the container in a cool and dry area.
• Places with moisture should be avoided.