Why is it called kacang Putih?

The history of the kacang putih (literally translated as ‘white nuts’) business goes back to the 1940s, when the British brought in migrant labourers from the Ettayapuram village in Tamil Nadu to Malaya.

Is kacang Putih a chickpea?

Brought to our shores by Indian immigrants, kacang puteh bears resemblance to the Indian street snack called chevdo or chana (chickpeas). Sellers started out by selling steamed chickpeas or peanuts, which would make for a healthy treat in between meals.

Is chickpea good for health?

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. Additionally, this legume is high in protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat in many vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Is chickpea a legume?

The name chickpea comes from the Latin word cicer, referring to the plant family of legumes, Fabaceae. It is also known by its popular Spanish-derived name, the garbanzo bean. Kidney beans, black beans, lima beans, and peanuts are other familiar foods found in this legume family.

Are almonds legumes?

Legumes are a bit more costly than the nuts. Some of the common nuts include macadamia nuts, brazil nuts, cashews, hazels, almonds, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts and walnuts . The common legumes include black-eyed peas, black beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, pinto beans , kidney beans and lentils.

Are peanuts beans?

Even though peanut has the word “nut” in the name, it’s not really a nut at all. Peanuts are legumes, which are edible seeds enclosed in pods, and are in the same family as beans, lentils, and peas.

What is black beans called in India?

Like all varieties of the common bean, it is native to the Americas, but has been introduced around the world. It is also used in Indian cuisine, Tamil cuisine, where it is known as karuppu kaaramani and in Maharashtrian cuisine, where it is known as Kala Ghevada.

What is “kacang putih”?

“Kacang” if translated, means nuts or beans and “putih” means white. It is a type of traditional snack first derived from Malaysia, and later brought and rose to popularity into Singapore. There are about 20 to 30 types of “Kacang Putih”.

What is KACANG Puteh (White Nuts)?

Kacang Puteh or Kacang Putih, directly translates to “white nuts ”. However, the kacang puteh you see being sold on the streets may not look white at all! Why is that so? This description actually refers to chickpea, a common ingredient seen in Indian cuisine.

Is this the last kacang Puteh man standing in Singapore?

Mr Moorthy may be one of the last kacang puteh men standing in Singapore who traditionally prepares all his ingredients from scratch. While Mr Moorthy is happy selling kacang puteh, the future of his business is grey. With his children choosing careers in other fields, his secret family recipe is unlikely to be passed down.

Where do Kachang Puteh sellers come from?

The 51-year-old says that many kachang puteh sellers live in his ancestral village in southern India due to the abundance of nuts grown in the area. More than 20 nuts, legumes and crackers are sold at Moorthy’s kachang puteh stall.

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