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Naatu Channa (Small White Chickpeas)1kg
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Heirloom Country-Style White Chickpeas (Naatu Senagalu / Nadan Kadala)
This is whole dried pulse. Soak it, then cook it for curries, dal, or sprouts.
- Ingredients: Whole Heirloom Small White Chickpeas
- Packs: 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg, 100kg
- Shelf life: 12 Months. Keep the pouch sealed, or move it to a dry jar, away from sunlight.
- Cook: Soak for 6–8 hours in fresh water.
21.0 g protein and 13.0 g fibre per 100 g. Naturally gluten-free. No additives.
HealEx Harvest Naatu Channa is small-seeded native white chickpeas grown using traditional heirloom seeds. Smaller and more intensely flavorful than commercial Kabuli chickpeas, they hold their firm shape beautifully in South Indian gravies, dry sundal, and festive prasadams.
Names
- Malayalam: Nadan Vella Kadala (നാടൻ വെള്ളക്കടല)
- Telugu: Naatu Senagalu (నాటు శనగలు)
- Tamil: Nattu Vellai Kadalai (நாட்டு வெள்ளை கொண்டைக்கடலை)
- Kannada: Nati Bili Kadale (ನಾಟಿ ಬಿಳಿ ಕಡಲೆ)
- Hindi: Desi Safed Chana (देसी सफेद चना)
- Botanical name: Cicer arietinum
At a glance
| Taste | Intense earthy, nutty chickpea flavor with a firm, tender bite |
| From | Traditional heirloom pulse farmers across South India |
| Shelf life | 12 Months |
| Packs | 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg, 100kg |
Food facts
- Superior Heirloom Flavor: Concentrated earthy chickpea taste that enhances traditional village-style curries.
- High Protein & Bioavailable Minerals: Supplies 21g protein and essential plant minerals for sustained energy.
- Maintains Shape Without Mushing: Firm outer skin ensures peas stay whole and intact in long-simmered dishes.
- Native Non-GMO Heirloom Seed: Preserves indigenous agricultural biodiversity.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 364 kcal |
| Protein | 21.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g |
| Iron | 4.8 mg |
| Calcium | 75 mg |
How to use it
- Soaking: Soak for 6–8 hours in fresh water.
- Pressure Cooking: Cook with water and salt for 4–5 whistles until tender.
- South Indian Sundal: Toss cooked naatu channa with mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing, green chilies, and fresh grated coconut.
- Village Style Curry: Simmer in a spicy roasted coconut and shallot gravy for authentic Malabar or Rayalaseema kadala curry.
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Description & Nutrition
Heirloom Country-Style White Chickpeas (Naatu Senagalu / Nadan Kadala)
This is whole dried pulse. Soak it, then cook it for curries, dal, or sprouts.
- Ingredients: Whole Heirloom Small White Chickpeas
- Packs: 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg, 100kg
- Shelf life: 12 Months. Keep the pouch sealed, or move it to a dry jar, away from sunlight.
- Cook: Soak for 6–8 hours in fresh water.
21.0 g protein and 13.0 g fibre per 100 g. Naturally gluten-free. No additives.
HealEx Harvest Naatu Channa is small-seeded native white chickpeas grown using traditional heirloom seeds. Smaller and more intensely flavorful than commercial Kabuli chickpeas, they hold their firm shape beautifully in South Indian gravies, dry sundal, and festive prasadams.
Names
- Malayalam: Nadan Vella Kadala (നാടൻ വെള്ളക്കടല)
- Telugu: Naatu Senagalu (నాటు శనగలు)
- Tamil: Nattu Vellai Kadalai (நாட்டு வெள்ளை கொண்டைக்கடலை)
- Kannada: Nati Bili Kadale (ನಾಟಿ ಬಿಳಿ ಕಡಲೆ)
- Hindi: Desi Safed Chana (देसी सफेद चना)
- Botanical name: Cicer arietinum
At a glance
| Taste | Intense earthy, nutty chickpea flavor with a firm, tender bite |
| From | Traditional heirloom pulse farmers across South India |
| Shelf life | 12 Months |
| Packs | 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg, 100kg |
Food facts
- Superior Heirloom Flavor: Concentrated earthy chickpea taste that enhances traditional village-style curries.
- High Protein & Bioavailable Minerals: Supplies 21g protein and essential plant minerals for sustained energy.
- Maintains Shape Without Mushing: Firm outer skin ensures peas stay whole and intact in long-simmered dishes.
- Native Non-GMO Heirloom Seed: Preserves indigenous agricultural biodiversity.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 364 kcal |
| Protein | 21.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g |
| Iron | 4.8 mg |
| Calcium | 75 mg |
How to use it
- Soaking: Soak for 6–8 hours in fresh water.
- Pressure Cooking: Cook with water and salt for 4–5 whistles until tender.
- South Indian Sundal: Toss cooked naatu channa with mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing, green chilies, and fresh grated coconut.
- Village Style Curry: Simmer in a spicy roasted coconut and shallot gravy for authentic Malabar or Rayalaseema kadala curry.
Reviews (10)
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“Authentic country variety (Naatu)! If you are looking for those giant hybrid kabuli chanas, this is not it. This has an earthy, slightly sweet nutty taste that is missing in hybrid chickpeas. Made temple-style usili with grated coconut—attached photo!”
Bhuvaneshwari M.
Pradeep S.Verified purchase
Average size is smaller than expected, though taste is okay. Needed 6 whistles to boil properly. Fine for daily use.
Mahesh B.Verified purchase
Good small white channa. Taste is fine and grains are clean without any stones. Satisfied.
Kavita T.Verified purchase
Box arrived with sealing tape coming off from the edges. Delivery guy simply dropped it at the gate. Food was intact, but outer packing felt very flimsy for a food item.
Ramesh G.Verified purchase
The chickpeas are good and fresh, but the courier took 6 days to deliver. The tracking link didn't update for 3 days. Please partner with faster courier services.
Venkatesh R.Verified purchase
Added a clip showing the cooked texture after 5 whistles in prestige cooker. Very soft inside while retaining outer shape. Authentic country channa.
Gita R.Verified purchase
Short video showing the overnight sprout germination! Look at the vigorous sprout tails after just 18 hours in a wet muslin cloth. That proves the grains are live, unpolished, and fresh.
Manoj P.Verified purchase
Cleanly packed with no mud or husk residue. We make traditional kadala curry for puttu; this smaller white variety absorbs spices much deeper into the core. Picture of the dish attached.
Sunita D.Verified purchase
Much more flavorful than 24 Mantra small chickpeas. Used it for traditional chana masala. Needs slightly longer soaking (10-12 hours) compared to hybrid ones, but the gravy gets naturally thick and flavorful.
Anand K.Verified purchase
Extremely difficult to find genuine unpolished desi white channa in city supermarkets. Most shops sell the bleached hybrid ones. HealEx naatu channa sprouts exceptionally well within 24 hours. Photo of sprouts attached.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I cook Naatu Channa (Small White Chickpeas)?
- Soak the whole pulse for 6–8 hours, drain it, and pressure-cook in fresh water until it is soft. Use it in dal, curry, or a sprout salad.
- How long should I soak Naatu Channa (Small White Chickpeas)?
- Soak it for 6–8 hours or overnight, then cook in fresh water. A pressure cooker usually takes a few whistles once the pulse has soaked.
- Which packs of Naatu Channa (Small White Chickpeas) can I buy, and how long does it keep?
- The buttons on this page are 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg, 100kg. The use-by date is printed on the pack. Retail packs are a resealable food-grade zip pouch. Larger sacks are a food-grade woven bag with an inner liner.
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