Commonly known as ‘Kala chana’ (Hindi) in India, chickpeas are a part of the vegetarian diet in India. These are basically legumes belonging to the Fabaceae family. The plants are short in height and are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The seeds are excellent sources of protein. There are generally two varieties of chickpeas, ‘desi’ and ‘kabuli’. The ‘desi’ variety comprises of darker smaller seeds having a rough outer covering whereas the ‘kabuli’ variety are comparatively larger light colored beans with a smoother coat.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in Minerals & Vitamins such as Potassium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Thiame. These seeds are also a good source of the essential acid Omega 3. These seeds also have a relatively low calorie value when compared to other seeds.