What color are chickpeas when picked from the pods?

Chickpeas, when harvested directly from the pods, are typically green. This is the fresh, immature state of the chickpea before it dries and matures into the more commonly recognized tan or beige color found in stores. As the chickpeas mature, they undergo a color transformation where they shift from green to brown and eventually to a tan or beige hue. The green color indicates that the chickpeas are fresh and have not yet dried, making them similar to other legumes that are harvested while still young. This state allows them to be used in various culinary applications where their fresh flavor can be highlighted.