The pulses are the most important constituents of vegetarian diet because they contain
higher percentage of protein and oil as compared to the cereals. These are the rich source
of energy; minerals and vitamins, hence occupy an important place in human dietary needs.
The chickpea grain contains high quality protein and lysine ranging from 18-23 per cent [1].
The amino acid composition of pulse protein is such that if mixed with diet of cereals it has a
biological value far greater than that of either component alone [2]. Thereby assume great …