Some snacks are genuinely hard to put down once you start. Dhampur Green Gur Chana Roasted Chickpeas is one of them. Roasted chickpeas coated in jaggery — two of the most honest, most loved ingredients in Indian snacking — combined in a way that makes perfect sense. The chana is roasted, not fried, so every piece has that satisfying crunch without any of the heaviness of a fried snack. And the jaggery coating adds a warm, caramel-sweet layer that turns a plain roasted chickpea into something you want to keep reaching back into the jar for. Two ingredients: Chickpea (Chana) and Jaggery (Gur). No chemicals, no additives. Zero junk — the jar says it, and it means it.
Gur chana is not a new idea — it has been a part of Indian snacking for generations. You find it at sweet shops, at railway stations, at the neighbourhood kirana store, and in homes where someone always keeps a small container of it on the shelf for whenever you need a handful of something. The combination of chana and jaggery works because they complement each other perfectly — the chana is earthy and slightly nutty from roasting, and the jaggery is warm and sweet with that distinctive gur depth that refined sugar cannot replicate. Together they make a snack that is both satisfying and light, both sweet and savoury, and easy to eat by the small handful without feeling like you have overdone it.
The "roasted not fried" claim on the front of the jar matters. Most sweet-coated chickpea snacks are either fried or made with refined sugar — this version uses roasting to give the chana its crunch, and jaggery for the coating, which means you get the full snacking satisfaction without any of the excess oil or the flat sweetness of refined sugar. It is the kind of snack that works equally well for children and adults, at the office desk and at home, as an after-school snack and as a chai-time companion. Keep a jar within reach and you will find it becomes one of those things you just always want to have available.
The 200g jar is a practical everyday size — not so big that it becomes stale before you finish it, not so small that it disappears too quickly. Made by Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited — a farmer-led enterprise that has been making traditional Indian foods honestly for over 30 years. A snack you can feel genuinely good about eating, because it is made of genuinely good things.
What Makes Dhampur Green Gur Chana Special:
- Roasted Not Fried: The crunch comes from roasting, not deep-frying — all the satisfying bite, none of the excess oil.
- Just Two Ingredients: Chickpea (Chana) and Jaggery (Gur) — no chemicals, no additives, zero junk. Exactly what a traditional gur chana should be.
- Real Jaggery Coating: The warm, caramel-tinged sweetness of actual gur — not refined sugar — makes every piece taste noticeably more honest and satisfying.
- That Perfect Crunch-Sweet Combination: Earthy roasted chana with a jaggery coating that adds sweetness without overwhelming — the balance that makes gur chana so easy to keep eating.
- Works for Everyone: Kids, adults, office desks, school bags, chai time, on-the-go — this is a snack with no wrong occasion.
- 200g Jar — The Right Everyday Size: Practical and fresh-keeping — enough to last through the week without going stale before you finish it.
- 30 Years of Trusted Quality: Made by Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited — a farmer-led company committed to traditional, honest Indian food since 1991.
When to Reach for It:
With your afternoon chai, at the office between meetings, in the school bag as an after-school snack, on the go when you need something filling and satisfying, as a post-workout handful, or simply kept on the dining table for whenever someone wants a small something. The jar lid opens easily and closes securely — built for exactly this kind of casual, everyday snacking.
Product Details:
- Ingredients: Chickpea (Chana), Jaggery (Gur)
- Net Weight: 200g
- Key Features: Roasted Not Fried • No Chemicals • No Additives • Zero Junk
- Shelf Life: 6 Months
- Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- FSSAI Number: 10013051000853
Marketed & Manufactured By: Dhampure Speciality Sugars Limited
Address: 1/3 to 1/9, MM, Rani Jhansi Road, NEW DELHI 110055
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