Retail – HEERA KALA CHANA – 2kg

Description

Heera Kala Chana 2kg: nutty brown chickpeas for hearty, protein rich cooking

Kala chana, also called black or brown chickpeas, are small, dark and firm pulses with a nutty taste and a satisfying bite. This is a Heera pack of dried kala chana, so they need soaking and boiling before use. The 2kg size is a single retail bag, generous for a household that cooks pulses often or for a smaller catering kitchen. Being dried, they store well and cook up from the cupboard whenever you need them.

Key Features

• A single 2kg retail bag of dried kala chana, plenty for repeated batches
• Naturally high in plant protein and fibre, a filling base for everyday meals (verify nutrition on pack)
• Firmer texture than white chickpeas, so they hold their shape in curries, salads and chaat
• Dried and long lasting, ready to soak and cook whenever it suits

Cooking and Uses: Rinse, then soak the chana in plenty of water for around eight hours or overnight. Drain, cover with fresh water and boil, or pressure cook, until tender. Use them in a kala chana masala, fold through salads and chaat, add to soups and stews, or dry roast cooked chana for a snack.

Storage

Keep the dried pulses in a cool, dry place in an airtight container once opened. Cooked chana keeps in the fridge for a couple of days.

A: Yes, dried kala chana cook far more evenly after a long soak, ideally overnight. Q: How are they different from normal chickpeas? A: They are smaller, darker and firmer, with a nuttier, earthier taste than pale chickpeas. Q: Can I pressure cook them? A: Yes, pressure cooking after soaking speeds things up nicely. Q: Who makes it? A: Heera is a UK South Asian brand owned by P&B Foods.

About the brand: Heera is a British South Asian food brand owned by P&B Foods, which was established in Bradford around 1970. The brand is a familiar sight in UK kitchens for its range of pulses, rice, flours and spices.