Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked chickpeas, well dried | 420 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Black salt | 3 g | Salty · Heating |
 Amchur | 3 g | Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the well-dried cooked chickpeas and black salt and amchur in small, even pieces.
- Warm the ghee with cumin until aromatic.
- Add the prepared ingredients and rock salt; cook over medium-low heat, turning frequently.
- Continue until heated through with a dry, lightly crisp exterior, taking care not to scorch the spices.
- Serve warm in a modest portion.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian household snack tradition)
Roasted Chana Snack is a warm, simply seasoned snack rather than a cold or deeply fried preparation. Vata: choose a small soft portion and add ghee if dry. Pitta: keep pepper and sour garnish low. Kapha: use minimal ghee and emphasize the toasted finish.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Roasted Chana Snack
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (110g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 225 kcal | 249 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25.1 g | 27.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 12.0 g |
| Calcium | 51.8 mg | 57.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.05 mg | 3.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 45.4 mg | 50.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 151.7 mg | 167.6 mg |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 297 mg |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 810 mg |
| Zinc | 1.38 mg | 1.53 mg |
| Copper | 0.32 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.6 µg | 22.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.64 mg | 1.81 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.4 µg | 11.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 144.5 µg | 159.7 µg |
| Choline | 38.5 mg | 42.5 mg |
