The chickpea or chick pea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, chhola, chhana, chana, or channa, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein.    Kala chana, also known as chickpeas or garbanzo beans, is a widely known Indian channa. It is a powerhouse of protein, fibres, vitamins and minerals.