The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Its seeds are high in protein.
Similar to sultanas, these are a juicy variety of raisins. A delicious treat, and good for cooking in desserts. It's also often used as an ingredient in savory rice dishes.