Meanings
A round, beige legume that is often used in cooking.
ایک گول، بیج رنگ کا پھلی جو عموماً کھانے میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
چنے
chunay
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- chickpea salad
- chickpea curry
- roasted chickpeas
Example Sentences
I like to add chickpeas to my salad for extra protein.
میں اپنی سلاد میں اضافی پروٹین کے لیے چنے ملانا پسند کرتا ہوں。
Main apni salad mein izafi protein ke liye chunay milana pasand karta hoon.
Chickpeas are a great source of fiber.
چنے فائبر کا ایک بہترین ذریعہ ہیں۔
Chunay fiber ka aik behtareen zariya hain.
You can make a delicious hummus using chickpeas.
آپ چنے کا استعمال کر کے مزیدار حمص بنا سکتے ہیں۔
Aap chunay ka istemal kar ke mazedar humus bana sakte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of chickpeas in salads or hummus to remember their nutritional value.
Imagine a vibrant salad with chickpeas sprinkled on top.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "cicer" — a type of pulse
First known use: 14th century
The term 'chickpea' is derived from the Latin word 'cicer', which refers to the plant and its edible seeds. The chickpea has been cultivated for thousands of years, particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.