Ingredients
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1 cup Chana (roasted gram)
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2 spoons Water
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1 cup Gur (Jaggery)
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A pinch of Salt
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2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds (plus extra for sprinkling)
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1 tbsp Ghee
About
I curated this iron-rich Gur Chana to satisfy midday cravings without turning to unhealthy packaged foods. It is incredibly crunchy, provides an instant energy boost, and is perfect for keeping on hand throughout the week.
Nutrition
This snack is an excellent source of plant-based protein from the chana and natural iron from the jaggery (which is traditionally processed in large iron vessels). The entire recipe yields roughly 8.5 mg of iron.This makes it highly beneficial for supporting healthy hemoglobin levels and maintaining sustained energy.Assuming 8 servings:
* Calories: 157 kcal per serving
* Protein: 3.5g per serving
* Carbohydrates: 27g per serving
* Fat: 4g per serving
* Iron: ~1 mg per serving
Steps
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Dry roast the chana on a medium flame for 7-8 minutes, then let it cool down. |
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Remove the chilka. |
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Heat a kadai. Once hot, add the water and jaggery. |
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Let the jaggery cook on a medium flame for about 10 minutes. Drop a little melted jaggery into a bowl of water—once it forms a ball and becomes crispy like toffee, turn off or completely lower the heat. |
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Add a pinch of salt, 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, and the roasted chana to the melted jaggery. |
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Mix well, stir in 1 tbsp of ghee, and immediately pour the mixture onto parchment paper. |
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Cover with a second sheet of parchment paper while the mixture is still hot and quickly roll it flat between the papers. |
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Sprinkle extra white sesame seeds on top and let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes to cool and set. |
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Break into pieces and enjoy this crispy snack. (Tip: If you prefer not to roll the hot mixture, you can also shape it into laddoos.) |
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Zero-Waste & Substitutes * Substitutes: Swap white sesame seeds for black sesame seeds or melon seeds. To make this completely dairy-free, substitute the ghee with a neutral cooking oil. |
