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Roasted Chana (Classic Desi Snack) – 200 gms
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“Bhuna chana – India ka original superfood snack. Bina tel ke, bina drama ke.”
Our Roasted Chana is whole desi chickpeas dry-roasted without any oil until they develop a hard crunch and a deep earthy roasted flavour. Lightly seasoned with salt and minimal spice. No frying, no oil, genuinely one of the most nutritious traditional Indian snacks available.
Bhuna chana has been eaten across North India for centuries as a high-protein, filling, portable snack. Farmers, travellers, students – everyone reaches for bhuna chana because it is genuinely satisfying and keeps you going for hours.
Is roasted chana actually healthy?
Very much so by snack standards. Whole chickpeas are high in plant protein, complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre. Dry roasting adds no fat. Minimal seasoning means low sodium. The combination of protein and fibre provides sustained satiety unlike simple carb snacks. One of the few traditional Indian snacks with a genuinely good nutritional profile.
Does it contain oil?
No oil is added in roasting. Dry-roasted only. This makes it fundamentally different from all other namkeen in our range – and one of the lowest calorie options.
| Product Name | Roasted Chana (Dry Roasted Chickpeas) |
| Style | Traditional, Oil-Free |
| Net Weight | 200g |
| Shelf Life | 3 months sealed |
| After Opening | Consume within 3 weeks |
| Storage | Cool dry place. |
| Oil Used | None - dry roasted only |
| Preservatives | None |
| Artificial Colours | None |
| Spice Level | Very Mild |
| Main Ingredient | Whole desi chickpeas |
| Made By | Banarasi women artisans, Varanasi, UP |
| Packaging | Sealed food-grade pack |
Sourced from Varanasi and UP farms. No synthetic additives, no hidden chemicals.
Whole Desi Chickpeas
UP farms
Hand-sorted for uniform size. Dry-roasted until hard crunch develops.
Salt
Food grade
Minimal seasoning only.
Minimal Spice
In-house
Light spice touch. Nothing that overwhelms the natural roasted chickpea flavour.
With Chai
The traditional North Indian evening combination.
Post-Workout
High protein, no oil. One of the best natural post-workout snacks.
Travel and Hiking
Compact, high protein, long shelf life. Excellent for journeys and outdoor activities.
Desk Snack
Clean, no smell, genuinely filling. Keeps you going between meals.
Salad and Chaat
Add to kachumber salad or chaat for protein and crunch.
Mixed Into Food
Crush lightly and mix into poha or upma for protein boost.
Pro tip
Soak a handful of bhuna chana in water for 10 minutes to soften slightly. Toss with onion, tomato, green chilli, lemon juice and a pinch of chaat masala for an instant high-protein chaat.
Storage tip
Store in a cool dry place. Keep the pack sealed tightly after opening. Consume within 3 weeks of opening for best crunch. Do not store in the fridge - moisture will make namkeen lose crispness.
Roasted Chana is the most nutritionally honest product in our range - no oil, no artificial anything, just whole chickpeas roasted until they develop a deep earthy crunch. It is also the product that has changed the least from its traditional form. In UP, Bihar and Rajasthan, bhuna chana has been eaten for centuries as a high-protein portable snack. We make it exactly the same way - dry-roasted with minimal seasoning. No modernisation required.
| What we are comparing | Salteen | Typical commercial brand |
|---|---|---|
| Oil content | Zero oil. Dry-roasted only. Lowest calorie snack in our range. | Most commercial variants add oil or fat coating for texture. |
| Oil or fat used | Kacchi ghani cold-pressed mustard oil or pure groundnut oil. Own farm, Varanasi. | Refined oil, mixed oils or palm oil. Source rarely disclosed. |
| Preservatives | Zero. None at all. | Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate or similar synthetic preservatives. |
| Who makes it | Banarasi women artisans in Varanasi, UP. Small batches every season. | Factory workers, often outside the region named on the label. |
| Artificial colour | None. Colour comes from natural ingredients only. | Often added for visual consistency across batches. |
| Batch size | Small seasonal batches. Made fresh every year. | Mass-produced year-round from pre-processed or stored base material. |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Order not right? Full replacement or refund within 7 days. No questions. | Varies - many brands do not offer returns on food products. |
Small batch, every season
Fresh every season when ingredients are at their best. Not from a warehouse sitting for months.
Women-made in Varanasi
Every product prepared by Banarasi women artisans. Not a marketing point - just the truth.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Order not right? Contact within 7 days. Full replacement or refund, no questions.
Made in Varanasi. Delivered across India. Traditional hands, modern logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
THE PROCESS
Bhuna Chana — The Original Indian Superfood Snack
Whole chickpeas dry-roasted without oil. The healthiest crunch in our range.
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Select Whole Chana
Whole desi chickpeas selected for uniform size
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Clean & Sort
Sorted by hand for any damaged or uneven pieces
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Dry Roast Slowly
Slow dry-roasted in a hot pan — no oil added
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Season Lightly
Minimal salt and spice — nothing to overpower the natural roasted flavour
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Cool & Pack
Fully cooled before immediate sealing
Loved by Families Across India
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