chana
nounUK /ˈtʃɑːnə/
US /ˈtʃɑːnə/
Chana is a small round bean that people cook and eat.
Mom made a warm curry with chana and rice for dinner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The dried split chickpea used to make flour and snacks.
She bought a bag of chana to grind into flour.
3. A popular Indian snack made from roasted or fried chickpeas.
We shared a bowl of spicy chana at the market.
4. A term used in some South Asian languages for a chickpea dish.
The restaurant serves chana with fresh bread.