Retail – HEERA CHICKPEAS – 500gm

Description

Heera Chickpeas 500g, a versatile store cupboard pulse

These are dried chickpeas, the pale round pulses also known as kabuli chana or chole, with a firm bite and a mild, nutty flavour. This Heera pack is a single 500g retail bag for the store cupboard. Heera is a South Asian food brand owned by P&B Foods in Bradford, and 500gm means one 500g pack.

Key Features

• Dried chickpeas (kabuli chana) in a single 500g pack
• Mild, nutty flavour and a satisfying, creamy bite once cooked
• Cook from dry for better texture than tinned chickpeas
• A source of plant protein and fibre for everyday meals (verify on pack)
• Endlessly useful across curries, stews, salads and dips

Cooking and Uses: Rinse the chickpeas and soak them overnight, then boil in fresh water until tender, allowing around an hour or so. Use them in chana masala and chole, hearty stews and soups, warm and cold salads, or blend the cooked chickpeas into houmous. Storage: keep in a cool, dry place and store opened chickpeas in a sealed container. Allergens: chickpeas are a single ingredient pulse, though they may be packed where other allergens are handled. For full allergen and dietary information, always refer to the product packaging.

A: Yes, an overnight soak is best, followed by a simmer until they are tender all the way through. Q: Why cook from dry rather than use tins? A: Cooking from dry gives a firmer, creamier chickpea and a more economical result for larger batches. Q: What can I make with them? A: Chana masala, chole, stews, salads and houmous are all popular choices. Q: Who makes it? A: They are sold under the Heera brand, owned by P&B Foods.

About the brand: Heera is a well known South Asian grocery brand owned by P&B Foods, a family run business based in Bradford since around 1970. Its beans, pulses, flours and spices are staples in kitchens and shops across the United Kingdom.