National Chickpea Day

National Chickpea Day celebrates the versatile chickpea, also known as the garbanzo bean. Observed annually on April 21, it highlights a legume that appears in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines. Chickpeas can be enjoyed in dishes such as hummus, falafel, salads, soups, stews, and chana masala, as well as in roasted snacks.

Chickpeas have been cultivated for thousands of years and have become a staple in many regional cuisines. National Chickpea Day was created by HIPPEAS in 2019 and has been observed on April 21 since 2020. The day offers a tasty opportunity to appreciate this adaptable ingredient and discover the many ways it can be prepared.

How to Observe National Chickpea Day

Celebrate by preparing a chickpea dish at home, such as hummus, falafel, chana masala, or a chickpea salad. Try chickpeas in a cuisine you have not explored before, enjoy a roasted chickpea snack, or share a chickpea-based meal with friends and family.

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