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Benefits of chickpeas (chana): Pakistan’s cheapest plant protein

Chana chaat at iftar, chana daal at dinner — why a daily fistful of chickpeas beats most expensive supplements.

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1 katori chana

Pakistan's protein powerhouse

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15 g
Protein

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13 g
Fibre

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Iron +
Folate

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Rs 40
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Daily benefits

  • Muscle building

  • Blood sugar control

  • Weight loss

  • Heart healthy

  • Gut friendly
💡 Did you know? Chana chaat = balanced meal in a bowl.

The Rs 380/kg superfood

One cup of cooked **chana** = 15 g protein, 13 g fibre, iron, magnesium, folate. For less than the price of a single egg per serving.

Benefits

– **Plant protein** — perfect for vegetarians, fasts, budgets
– **Stable blood sugar** — low GI, ideal for diabetics
– **Weight loss** — 13 g fibre keeps you full 4+ hours
– **Heart health** — lowers LDL cholesterol
– **Iron source** — fights anemia
– **Gut health** — prebiotic fibre

Daily ways to eat

– **Chana chaat** — iftar classic
– **Chana daal** — with roti
– **Chana pulao** — protein-packed rice
– **Hummus** — modern dip
– **Roasted chana** — desk snack

Order white chana, kala chana, and chana daal on [delivery.pk pantry](/category/atta-rice-dal).