Well.. actually there's another reasons beside health reason😊. I think it's kinda a special treat for all muslim women @puravidaville 😊 when a muslim having a period, we don't do praying, fasting and making love (no penetration) absolutely prohibited/forbiden. While the muslim man, except they are on long journey or sick, they still have to fast and pray... well, there's another story about the conditions to pray and fasting too.
I keep thinking that ground peanuts or cattapa/indian almond could subtitute the chickpeas
I love getting all of this information about your practices and customs @cicisaja- thank you for sharing!
That substitute might work but I’m not sure how it would change the consistency… try it and let me know. I know you could probably sub black beans or lentils for chickpeas and maintain a similar consistency.