Chickpeas, or as locally called in Assamese boot, is a sacred food item for the people of Assam

Chickpeas, or as locally called in Assamese boot, is a sacred food item for the people of Assam

Be it any kind of religious occasions like pujas or naams, chickpeas are widely given as a sacred food offering to Gods and Goddesses

Be it any kind of religious occasions like pujas or naams, chickpeas are widely given as a sacred food offering to Gods and Goddesses

After the religious rituals get over, these chickpeas are later distributed as Prasad in large and generous amounts among the devotees

After the religious rituals get over, these chickpeas are later distributed as Prasad in large and generous amounts among the devotees

One of the most unique aspects of chickpeas in Assam is that it is widely enjoyed in its raw form

One of the most unique aspects of chickpeas in Assam is that it is widely enjoyed in its raw form

While some like to enjoy it plainly without any form of condiments, some of them seasoned it mostly with salt and then eat it

While some like to enjoy it plainly without any form of condiments, some of them seasoned it mostly with salt and then eat it

Meanwhile, chickpeas are also enjoyed in Assam either in its gravy or curry form known as ghugni , fried or boiled forms too

Meanwhile, chickpeas are also enjoyed in Assam either in its gravy or curry form known as ghugni , fried or boiled forms too

Chickpeas are nutritious legumes which often fill the stomach and fulfill odd hunger pangs

Chickpeas are nutritious legumes which often fill the stomach and fulfill odd hunger pangs

As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, improving digestion, and reducing your risk of disease

As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, improving digestion, and reducing your risk of disease

Chickpeas are a good source of vegan protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat in many dishes too

Chickpeas are a good source of vegan protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat in many dishes too

Luchis and ghugnis are also a perfect guilty cuisine for the people of Assam

Luchis and ghugnis are also a perfect guilty cuisine for the people of Assam

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