Why we picked it
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We like that these look like actual chickpeas — matte, a little mismatched in size, no bleached-out uniformity.
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Uniformly pale, bright chickpeas usually owe that look to sulphur whitening; these have the duller, uneven colour instead.
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15.2 g of fibre per 100 g.
What to look for in Kabuli Chana?
What to look for in Kabuli Chana?
- 01Polished pulses are buffed with water, oil, talc or soapstone purely for shelf appeal. It strips the outer layer and can leave residue behind. Unpolished dal looks duller, and that is the point.
- 02Uniform colour and high gloss are warning signs in dal, not quality markers.
- 03Metanil yellow is a banned dye used to brighten yellow dals. Rub a few grains between wet palms: dye lifts onto skin and polish leaves a slick. Neither should happen.
- 04Organic certification covers how it was farmed, not whether it was adulterated. They are two different tests.
What's inside
Whole dried white chickpeas with nothing added, coated or blended in.
Polishing with oil or water is used to give older stock a fresh shine.
Dried pulses need none.
Pure & Sure Kabuli Chana vs other kabuli chanas
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular kabuli chana |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | Chickpeas only | Also chickpeas only; what differs is the treatment, not the ingredients |
| Polishing | Unpolished | Often polished for shine |
| Appearance | Matte, slightly uneven | Uniform and bright white — sulphur is used in the trade to whiten pale chickpeas, and never appears on a label |
| Farming | Certified organic, PGS processor code on pack | Conventional, with no certification code to check |
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
- Energy
- 404 kcal
- Protein
- 19.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 61.6 g
- Total sugars
- 7.4 g
- Added sugars
- 0 g
- Dietary fibre
- 15.2 g
- Total fat
- 5.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Salt
- 0.03 g
How to use it
- Soak eight to twelve hours in plenty of water; the beans roughly double
- Drain, discard the soaking water and cook in fresh water
- Pressure-cook twenty to twenty-five minutes after soaking for chole
- Add a pinch of baking soda for hummus-soft chickpeas, and keep the cooking liquid as aquafaba
Is it for you?
Good for
Chole, curries and everyday gravies
Hummus and dips
Roasted chana snacks and chaats
Salads, grain bowls and meal prep
High protein vegetarian diet
Avoid if
Anyone who finds whole legumes difficult to digest
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Pure & Sure
- Net quantity
- 500 g
- Type
- Whole Dal (Sabut)
Also on the label
Questions people ask
Why don't these chickpeas look bright white and uniform?
They are unpolished, so they look matte, slightly uneven in size and beige rather than bleached white. That is how chickpeas look when nothing has been rubbed over them.
How do I cook them?
Soak eight to twelve hours in plenty of water, then drain and cook in fresh water. Pressure-cook 20 to 25 minutes for chole.
How do I get them soft enough for hummus?
Add a pinch of baking soda while cooking. Keep the cooking liquid to use as aquafaba.
Is it lab tested?
No product-level lab report is attached to this listing. The Clean verdict rests on a single-ingredient, unpolished, certified organic pack.
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