noun
- A legume plant (Cicer arietinum) widely cultivated in South Asia, or its edible seeds; also called chickpea.
Usage: Common in Indian and South Asian cuisine; Often used in plural or as a mass noun
Examples
- Chana is a staple protein source in Indian cooking.
- She soaked the dried chana overnight before cooking.
- Roasted chana makes a popular snack in South Asia.
- The farmer grows chana in his fields during the winter season.
- Chana dal is used to make many traditional dishes.