Haldiram’s Chanachur
£1.75
Haldiram’s Chanachur — Description
A spicy, crunchy mixed snack from India, Chanachur is a savoury “namkeen” blend composed of fried legumes, nuts, flaked grains, and seasoned noodles. It’s designed for munching, tea‑time snacking, or mixing into chaats (Indian street food).
Key Features & Characteristics
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Texture: Crisp, crunchy components—fried noodles, puffed/fried lentils, peanuts, cashews or other nuts, flakes (rice / corn), sometimes small fried bits of potato, peas etc. There’s a satisfying variety of crunch in each mouthful.
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Flavour profile: Spicy, salty, subtly nutty, with aromatic Indian spices (cumin, chilli, turmeric, coriander, etc.). Often a little hot, with tangy undertones.
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Ingredients:
Common elements include:
• Chickpea flour (or gram flour)
• Lentils / split pulses
• Peanuts, sometimes cashews
• Flaked grains: rice flakes, corn flakes
• Vegetables/frozen peas or dried peas in some mixes
• Spices: red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garlic & onion powders, asafoetida, ginger, etc.
• Oil (for frying the various components)
• Salt and sometimes sugar in small amounts for balancing taste. -
Nutritional profile (per 100 g approx):
• Energy: ~ 470–480 kcal
• Fat: ~ 20‑26 g, including a portion of saturated fat
• Carbohydrates: ~ 50‑60 g
• Protein: ~ 10‑13 g
• Fibre: moderate (around 3‑6 g)
• Salt content: moderate to high, depending on seasoning -
Allergens / Dietary notes:
• Contains peanuts and other nuts in many variants.
• Might contain gluten (from wheat / some flours) in certain components (noodles, wheat flour) in some mixes.
• Suitable for vegetarians; not usually vegan‑challenged unless specific dairy seasonings are used (but many mixes are dairy‑free) — check the package. -
Packaging & Storage:
Sold in sealed pouches (e.g. 200 g) or larger sizes. Store in a cool, dry place; keep airtight once opened to preserve crispness. -
Usual Uses:
• Eat straight from the pack as a snack.
• Mix into street‑food style items like bhel puri or “jhal muri” to add crunch.
• Serve with tea or soft drinks.
| Weight | 200g |
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