Kala Chana / Black Chickpeas (12 x 2kg)

Kala chana, also known as black chickpeas, are whole dried pulses bought in bulk by restaurants, takeaways, sweet shops and caterers across the UK. Smaller, darker and firmer than standard white chickpeas, this desi chana keeps its shape through long simmering and pressure cooking. That makes it a dependable wholesale ingredient for curries, chaat and snack lines in any commercial kitchen.

Key Features of Wholesale Kala Chana

• Bulk & Wholesale Supply: Supplied as a bulk box of whole black chickpeas for restaurants, caterers, sweet shops, wholesalers and re-packers who work through steady volumes.
• Wholesale Trade Pricing: Buying a bulk box at wholesale price keeps the cost per portion manageable on high-volume menus and gives re-packers room to build margin.
• Firm, Nutty Bite: Dark brown, wrinkled and earthy in flavour, kala chana stays intact when cooked. It does not collapse into paste, so it suits both gravy dishes and dry stir-fries.
• Soak Once, Cook in Batches: The pulses need an overnight soak before simmering or pressure cooking, and they swell considerably. One large batch can feed several dishes through service.
• Hot or Cold Use: Works in spiced gravies, tempered dry dishes, cold salads and roasted snacks, so one bulk buy covers several menu lines.
• Storage & Handling for Bulk Packs: Keep in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, away from moisture and strong odours. Reseal after opening and rinse before soaking.

Popular Recipes Using Kala Chana

These dishes are regular menu and counter items in UK kitchens that cook with black chickpeas.

• Kala Chana Masala: cooked in an onion, tomato and garam masala base for lunch and takeaway menus.
• Ghugni: simmered soft with spices as a street-food style chickpea gravy.
• Chana Chaat: boiled chickpeas tossed with onion, chutneys, lemon and chaat masala.
• Sundal: tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut as a warm snack.
• Kala Chana Sukha: a dry, spiced preparation that suits counter service and sweet shops.
• Halwa Poori with Chana: the savoury black chickpea side served with poori and semolina halwa.
• Black Chickpea Hummus: boiled and blended for a darker, earthier dip.
• Roasted Black Chickpeas: boiled, then oven-roasted or fried for seasoned snack lines.
• Sprouted Kala Chana Salad: soaked and sprouted, then mixed with cucumber, tomato and lime.
• Black Chickpea Stew: a slow-cooked pot with tomato, herbs and vegetables.

Why Choose Our Kala Chana for Your Business?

• Perfect for Restaurants: Cook a large pot once and use it across curries, sides and salads, with steady texture from the first portion to the last.
• Perfect for Takeaways: A bulk buy keeps a popular vegetable-led main on the menu without relying on tinned stock.
• Perfect for Sweet Shops: Pairs with poori, bhatura and festival thalis, and sells well as a ready-to-serve hot counter item.
• Perfect for Caterers: Holds its shape in large trays and reheats well for weddings, temple events and corporate buffets.
• Perfect for Food Manufacturers: A whole pulse with consistent bite for ready meals, spiced snack mixes and re-packed retail lines.

Wholesalers, chefs, cafes and caterers of every size across the UK can buy kala chana in bulk at trade price and cut down on repeat small orders. Order your bulk box of kala chana today and keep your kitchen stocked at wholesale price.