Desi Chick Peas

Desi chickpeas have colored and thick seed coat. The seed colours of Desi chickpeas are brown, yellow, green or black. The seeds are generally small and angular with a rough surface.

The flowers are generally pink and the plants show various degrees of anthocyanin pigmentation, although some Desi types have white flowers and no anthocyanin pigmentation on the stem.

The Desi types account for 80-85% of world’s chickpea area. The splits (dal) and flour (besan) are invariably made from desi type.