Heera Roasted Chana, Unsalted, 300g

Heera roasted chana are whole chickpeas that have been traditionally dry-roasted without the addition of salt. This process creates a firm, crunchy texture and a clean, neutral flavour, making them suitable for both snacking and culinary use.

Roasted chana are widely consumed across India as an everyday snack and are also used in savoury snack mixes and light meal accompaniments. They are eaten plain, lightly spiced, or combined with onions and herbs. In South India, they are used in preparations such as Varutha Sundal.

Roasted chana are also commonly ground into flour for traditional drinks such as sattu, which is prepared and consumed in different ways across regions and seasons.

Roasted chickpeas are known by different regional names in India, including Bhuna Chana (Hindi), Phutana (Marathi), Varutha Sundal (Tamil), Kadala Varuthathu (Malayalam), Kadle Hurigalu (Kannada), Vara Chana (Gujarati), Putnalu (Telugu), and Bhaja Chola (Bengali).

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FAQs

Q1: What is roasted chana?

A1: Roasted chana are whole chickpeas that are dry-roasted until crunchy, without boiling or frying.

Q2: Is this the same as chole?

A2: No, chole refers to cooked or fresh chickpeas, while roasted chana (bhuna chana) are dry-roasted.

Q3: Is this chana salted?

A3: No, this product is unsalted and contains no added salt.

Q4: How is roasted chana commonly used?

A4: It is used for snacking, in regional dishes such as varutha sundal, and ground for preparations like sattu.