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Desi Chickpeas

Desi chickpeas are the small, angular, brown-coated chickpea that makes up most of India's chickpea crop. Known as desi chana or Bengal gram, they are split into chana dal and milled into besan (gram flour), and are a staple across South Asia and the Middle East.

Geodhara International sources Desi chickpeas mainly from Andhra Pradesh - Kurnool and Prakasam are the state's leading chickpea districts, where JG-11 and newer Nandyal varieties such as NBeG 452 are widely grown - together with Telangana and Karnataka. We supply whole desi chana and split chana dal, machine cleaned and sortexed, and each lot is checked for moisture, admixture and damaged grains before dispatch.

Our target markets include Bangladesh, the UAE, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, where we supply pulse traders, dal millers, besan producers and food distributors with consistent quality and full export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka)

Botanical NameCicer arietinum

HS Code0713.20

TypeDesi - small, angular, brown-coated

VarietiesJG-11, NBeG 452, NBeG 47 and other southern Desi types

Available FormsWhole desi chana, split chana dal

Size5 - 8 mm, graded to contract

Purity98% - 99% after sortex

MoistureMax 12%

AdmixtureMax 1%

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg PP or jute bags; 1 MT bulk bags; 1 kg to 5 kg consumer packs

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life18 - 24 months whole; 12 months split

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, away from strong odours

Harvest PeriodArrivals Feb - Apr; supplied year round

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 25 MT

Quantity:Approx. 27 MT

Uses

Uses of Desi Chickpeas

Chana dal for dal, curries and snacks across South Asian retail and food service.
Besan (gram flour) for batters, pakoras, sweets and flatbreads.
Roasted chana and namkeen snack manufacturing.
Whole desi chana for curries, sprouts and ready meals.

Known As

EnglishDesi Chickpeas / Bengal Gram / Desi Chana

Hindiदेसी चना / काला चना (Desi Chana / Kala Chana)

Teluguశనగలు (Senagalu)

Tamilகொண்டைக்கடலை (Kondaikadalai)

Bengaliছোলা (Chhola)

Arabicحمص (Hummus)

Sinhalaකඩල (Kadala)

FAQs

What are Desi chickpeas?

Desi chickpeas are the small, darker, angular type with a thick seed coat - the most widely grown chickpea in India. They are mostly split into chana dal or milled into besan, while the larger cream Kabuli type is used whole.

What forms of Desi chickpeas do you export?

Whole desi chana and split chana dal, machine cleaned and sortexed. Size and grade are confirmed against your order.

Where are your Desi chickpeas sourced from?

Mainly from Andhra Pradesh, where Kurnool and Prakasam lead chickpea production, and from Telangana and Karnataka. Geodhara International does not own farms, factories or warehouses - we coordinate supply, quality checks and export.

When are Desi chickpeas harvested?

The rabi crop arrives from February to April, and supply continues through the year from stored stocks. We can advise on availability and crop quality each season.

What certifications and documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Desi Chickpeas comes with a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin and the shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. A quality inspection report is supplied for every consignment.