An annual plant in the pea family Fabaceae, the chickpea (Cicer arietinum), sometimes referred to as Bengal Gram or Garbanzo Bean, is grown for its nutrient-rich seeds. Chickpeas are a key food crop in countries such as India, Africa, Central and South America, and other regions. The Desi chickpea is smaller, lighter in color, and has a smoother coat. These chickpeas can be prepared and served cold in salads, stews, and flour or cooked, mashed, and made into balls, then fried to produce falafel. Our company spends a lot of time buying premium chickpea from Ethiopian farmers to serve marketplaces all over the world.