
Garbanzo beans
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Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (Cicer arietinum) Description Edible pulses with creamy, nutty flavor and a tender–meaty bite when cooked; common types are kabuli (large, beige) and desi (smaller, darker; often dehulled/split as chana dal). Culinary versatility: excellent for purées (e.g., hummus), frying/roasting (snacks), stews/curries (e.g., chana...