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Chickpeas are a major pulse legume grown in Nepal, either by themselves or as an intercrop with maize or rice.[1] Chickpeas are an important legume to the population, as it is the primary protein source for nearly 2 million Nepalese people.[2] In 2013, Nepal imported approximately US$10.1 million in dried shelled chickpeas, mostly from Australia and also from Canada, creating a need to increase production for its own people and to balance bilateral trade.[3] Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, especially when compared to other legume pulses. They are high in unsaturated fatty acids and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.[4]
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