Chana Jor Garam (250g) Matratva Organic

Factual Product Overview

• Product form: Spiced, flattened chickpeas (savoury snack).
• Brand: Matratva.
• Ingredients: Organically grown flattened chickpeas, cold-pressed organically grown groundnut oil, organically grown red chilli powder, organically grown amchur (dry mango) powder, and pure rock salt/black salt.
• Net quantity: 250g.
• Farming protocol: Farmers cultivate the raw ingredients using traditional organic inputs without the intentional use of synthetic pesticides.
• Processing method: The maker flattens the chickpeas, crisps them in cold-pressed oil, and tosses them in natural spices.
• Additives: We guarantee the complete absence of artificial colours, synthetic citric acid, and chemical preservatives.
• Taste and texture: Crunchy and earthy, featuring a naturally tangy and mildly spicy flavour profile.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight steel or glass container in a cool, dry place.
• Quality assurance: We provide a direct replacement or store credit for packaging damage or transit issues.

Prepared in Cold-Pressed Oil, Not Refined

Commercial snack manufacturers often deep-fry savouries in highly refined, twice-boiled seed oils and coat them with synthetic flavour enhancers to force an addictive taste. Matratva prepares this Chana Jor Garam exclusively in cold-pressed organically grown groundnut oil. Cold-pressing extracts oil through mechanical pressure rather than high heat or chemical solvents, which preserves the natural monounsaturated fats. This method maintains a stable fat structure and ensures the snack delivers an authentic, wholesome crunch.

Taste, Texture, and Appearance

This traditional snack features a deep, earthy brown colour native to unbleached Desi chickpeas and pure spices. Because the grains retain their natural seed coat, the flattened discs provide a satisfying, robust crunch rather than a brittle snap. The combination of black salt, rock salt, and amchur powder creates a deep, tangy, and mildly spicy flavour. As a whole-pulse snack, it also serves as a dense source of natural plant protein and complex carbohydrates.

How to Serve

1. Direct Snacking: Enjoy the crisps straight from the pack to satisfy mid-day savoury cravings with clean plant energy.
2. Traditional Chaat: Toss a handful of Chana Jor Garam with finely chopped red onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice to build a protein-rich street-style chaat.
3. Custom Trail Mix: Mix the spiced chickpeas evenly with roasted peanuts and puffed rice (muri) to create a balanced, high-energy travel mix.

Storage Instructions

Transfer the snack into an airtight glass or steel jar immediately after opening. Because this product contains no artificial humectants or chemical preservatives, ambient kitchen moisture will quickly soften the unbleached grains. Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry cabinet away from direct sunlight to maintain the characteristic crunch throughout its shelf life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is cold-pressed groundnut oil used instead of refined vegetable oil?

Cold-pressing extracts oil through gentle mechanical pressure rather than high heat and chemical solvents. This technique preserves the natural monounsaturated fats of the groundnut. Deep-frying snacks in twice-boiled refined oils degrades lipid profiles, whereas cold-pressed oil maintains a stable fat structure and delivers an authentic, clean flavour.

How does this snack achieve its tart flavour without synthetic citric acid?

The traditional tartness comes entirely from organically grown amchur (dry mango) powder and pure rock salt. Commercial snacks often use synthetic citric acid to force an aggressive, sharp taste that can trigger acidity. Amchur provides a naturally balanced, digestive-friendly tanginess that complements the earthy chickpea.

Does flattening the chickpeas alter their natural plant protein or dietary fibre?

Flattening the whole Desi chickpea changes its physical structure to create a crunch, but it retains the native bran and germ. Consequently, the snack delivers the same high-quality plant protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fibre as whole chickpeas, preventing the sudden sugar spikes associated with refined-flour snacks.

Why is an airtight container critical for unpreserved pulse-based snacks?

Because we apply no chemical preservatives, artificial stabilisers, or moisture blockers, the flattened chickpeas will naturally absorb ambient humidity from the air. An airtight steel or glass jar physically blocks this moisture, preserving the structural integrity and traditional crunch of the grains.

What makes Desi chickpeas different from standard commercial varieties?

Desi chickpeas represent a smaller, indigenous variety known for a thicker seed coat and a higher concentration of dietary fibre. When farmers grow them organically without synthetic fertilisers, the chickpeas develop a denser, earthier flavour profile that holds up perfectly to traditional cold-pressed oil preparation.