Haldiram’s Balti Mixture
£2.75
Haldiram’s Balti Mixture, including what it is, what’s inside, how it tastes, and useful notes:
What It Is
Haldiram’s Balti Mixture is a savoury Indian snack mix (“mixture / namkeen”) made up of various crunchy bits: legumes, peanuts, chickpea flour items, puffed rice etc., all spiced up. It’s not a curry “balti” — the name “Balti Mixture” here refers to the snack mix (i.e. “balti style” flavour), not the Balti dish. It’s meant for snacking — eat straight from the pack, or mix into other snacks.
Ingredients & Composition
From several sources (UK / Europe listings), typical ingredients include:
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Chickpea flour
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Vegetable oil
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Maize starch
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Rice flour
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Potato flakes
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Lentils
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Red peanuts & white peanuts
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Garden peas
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Chickpeas
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Puffed rice
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Salt
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A spice mix: red chilli powder, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, fenugreek powder, tomato powder, turmeric powder
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Additionally: oregano, paprika extract
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Preservatives / acidity regulators (e.g. E 262(ii), E 330)
It’s clearly a quite elaborate mix, combining various pulses, nuts, starch/flour components, and seasonings.
Nutrition (Approx / Typical)
Based on product‑labels for 280 g variant etc., per 100 g values are roughly:
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Protein: ~ 14 g
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Total Fat: ~ 33‑39 g
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Saturated Fat: ~ 9 g (this will vary depending on oil used)
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Carbohydrates: ~ 45 g
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Sugar: ~ 2‑4 g
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Salt: around 2 g per 100 g in some listings (moderate)
Taste, Texture & Experience
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Texture: Very crunchy, with multiple textures: crisp pulses, crunchy peanuts, light puffed rice, some harder bits from potato flakes or legumes.
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Flavour: Savoury, moderately spicy (red chilli), aromatic (garlic, onion, coriander etc.), with a bit of tang from tomato/turmeric, a lightly earthy note from cumin/fenugreek. Also some sweet‑balancing elements (a touch of sugar in the seasoning). The paprika & oregano suggest additional flavour depth, maybe a slight smoky or “western spice” hint.
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Aftertaste: Might leave a mild chilli heat, and some residues of oil/spice — as many Indian snack mixes do.
Allergen & Dietary Notes
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Contains: Peanuts (red & white), chickpea / legumes; possibly other tree nuts depending on variant.
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May contain: Traces of (or be manufactured in factory with) wheat, sesame, soya etc.
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Vegetarian: Yes — it is a vegetarian snack.
| Weight | 280g |
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