Organic Brown Chana (Kala Chana / Brown Gram)
₹ 130.00
Dhatu Organics Organic Brown Chana is whole, unpolished desi Bengal gram, also called brown gram, kala chana or brown chickpeas (kadale kalu in Kannada, kondakadalai in Tamil, s... Read more ↓
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100% Organic Bengal Gram Whole / Brown Chana / Kala Chana (Cicer arietinum var. desi)
Nutrition FactsServing: 40 g (dry)
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100g | % RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 144 kcal | 360 kcal | 7.2% |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 17.1 g | 13.7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4 g | 60.9 g | 8.1% |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 5.3 g | 3.2% |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.8 g | 7.1 g | 11.2% |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 202 mg | 8.1% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 4.6 mg | 10.8% |
* % RDA based on a 2000 kcal reference diet (FSSAI). Values are approximate and may vary by batch.
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Dhatu Organics Organic Brown Chana is whole, unpolished desi Bengal gram, also called brown gram, kala chana or brown chickpeas (kadale kalu in Kannada, kondakadalai in Tamil, sanagalu in Telugu). The small, dark seeds have a thick skin and a nutty taste, for chana masala, sundal, usal, chaat and sprouts.
Brown chana vs white chickpeas (kabuli chana)
Brown chana is the desi chickpea: smaller and darker, with a thicker skin and a firmer bite. White kabuli chana is larger and creamier, used for chole. Brown chana holds its shape well in long-cooked curries and is the chana used for sundal and kala chana masala.
Nutrition (per 100g raw, approx.)
- Energy: 360 kcal
- Protein: 17.1g · Dietary fibre: 7.1g
- Calcium: 202mg · Iron: 4.6mg
Source: ICMR Nutritive Value of Indian Foods.
How to cook brown chana
- Soak for 10–12 hours or overnight.
- Pressure-cook for 5–6 whistles, until soft.
- Kala chana masala: cook with onion, tomato, ginger-garlic and chana masala.
- Sundal: temper boiled chana with mustard, curry leaves, chilli and coconut.
- Chaat: toss with onion, tomato, lemon and chaat masala.
- Sprouts: soak, then keep covered for 1–2 days until small sprouts appear.
Frequently asked questions
Is brown chana the same as kala chana?
Yes. Brown chana, kala chana, desi chana and brown gram all mean the same small, dark chickpea.
Why does brown chana take long to cook?
Its skin is thicker than kabuli chana. Soak it overnight and pressure-cook well.
How should I store it?
Keep airtight in a cool, dry place and use within 12 months.
Also try sprouted brown chickpea flour and our whole pulses.