Traditional Indian Snacks UK – Authentic Flavours, Delivered Across Britain
Some snacks take you straight back. A handful of crunchy chakri with a hot cup of chai.
A plate of crispy fafda shared around the table on a Sunday afternoon. The unmistakable
warmth of freshly made sev sprinkled over a bowl of chaat. These are not just snacks -
they are memories, traditions, and a little piece of home packed into every bite.
At Chandra Foods, we have been crafting authentic Indian snacks in the UK
since 1985. Every recipe is rooted in real Gujarati home cooking, made with quality ingredients and
manufactured right here in Britain. Whether you grew up with these flavours or you are discovering them
for the first time, our range of traditional Indian snacks brings the real thing to your
door - with free express delivery on orders over £40 to UK mainland addresses.
What Makes a Snack Truly Traditional?
In India - and particularly in Gujarat - snacking is an art form. Namkeen, the Hindi word for savoury
snacks, has been prepared in home kitchens and small family-run businesses for generations. These are
not ultra-processed products invented in a factory. They are recipes with history: spiced with turmeric,
carom seeds, black pepper, sesame, and fenugreek; shaped by hand or through traditional presses; and
fried to that exact golden crunch that no shortcut can replicate.
Traditional Indian savoury snacks are also deeply communal. In Gujarat, no festive
occasion, family gathering, or afternoon tea is complete without a spread of namkeen. Diwali brings out
the chakri and gathiya. Navratri calls for farali chevda. Sunday mornings mean fafda and jalebi. Our
job at Chandra Foods is to make sure that same tradition is available to every household across the UK
- whether you are in London, Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester, or anywhere in between.
Shop Traditional Indian Snacks by Type
Our Indian snacks range covers all the
classic categories you would expect from an authentic Indian snack shop. Browse by type to find exactly
what you are craving:
- Sev -
The thin, crispy gram flour noodles that go on everything from chaat to bhel puri. We stock nylon sev
and masala sev, each with that light, irresistible crunch.
- Gathiya -
Soft, airy strands of spiced gram flour that are a Gujarati teatime staple. Try our Bhavnagari
Gathiya or Fully Gathiya for a mildly spiced, comforting snack.
- Papdi -
Thin, crispy discs of gram flour or wheat - perfect as a base for chaat or enjoyed straight from the
pack. Available in Besan, Masala, and Black Pepper varieties.
- Boondi -
Tiny gram flour pearls, crisp and light. Use them in raita, stir through chaat, or simply snack on a
handful of our Masala Boondi when you need something savoury and quick.
- Chakri -
The iconic spiral snack of Diwali. Our Chakri and Methi Chakri are golden, crunchy, and made exactly
as they should be - deeply seasoned and impossible to stop eating.
- Para Snacks -
Our Salt & Spicy Para is one of our best sellers for good reason. Crunchy, warmly spiced, and
perfect for sharing.
- Puri Snacks -
From Pharsi Puri and Methi Masala Puri to crispy Pani Puri shells ready for your homemade golgappa -
our puri range covers every occasion.
- Chaat Snacks -
Everything you need to build an authentic Indian street food spread at home: chaat papdi, sev, boondi,
and pani puri shells all in one place.
- Gujarati Snacks -
The full range of traditional Gujarati namkeen - fafda, fulwadi, farali chevda, masala tum tum, and
more. If it belongs in a Gujarati kitchen, it belongs in this collection.
Traditional Does Not Mean You Have to Compromise on Health
One of the biggest misconceptions about Indian snacks is that they are indulgent and nothing more.
In reality, many of our traditional recipes use simple plant-based ingredients - gram flour, seeds,
spices, and rapeseed oil - that fit naturally into a balanced, mindful diet.
Depending on what you are looking for, our snacks span several health-conscious categories:
- Healthy Snacks UK -
Real ingredients, real flavour, without the additives you find in most supermarket snack aisles.
- Plant Based Snacks UK -
Our entire snack range is plant-based by nature, rooted in gram flour, seeds, and spices.
- Non-UPF Snacks UK -
Made with recognisable, whole ingredients. No emulsifiers, no artificial flavour enhancers, no
mystery additives - just food as it was meant to be.
- High Fibre Snacks UK -
Gram flour (besan) is naturally high in dietary fibre, making many of our snacks a surprisingly
smart choice for everyday eating.
- Gut Health Snacks UK -
Traditional spices like turmeric, carom seeds (ajwain), and fenugreek have long been used in Indian
cooking for their digestive benefits.
- Vegan Snacks UK -
100% plant-based and approved by the Vegan Society. No animal products, no compromise on flavour.
- Healthy Savoury Snacks UK -
When you want something satisfying and savoury but do not want to reach for crisps, our namkeen
range is the answer.
- Office Snacks UK -
Compact, mess-free, and genuinely satisfying. Our snacks are perfect for desk drawers, meeting rooms,
and shared snack bowls at work.
Perfect for Parties, Gifting, and Everyday Moments
Indian party snacks are something of a superpower. They travel well, they keep well,
and they suit almost every guest - vegetarian, vegan, or simply someone who has never tried Indian
namkeen before and is about to become a convert. Our snacks work beautifully for:
- Diwali and festive spreads - chakri, gathiya, sev, and puri all belong on the table
- Family get-togethers and informal suppers with a proper Indian snack platter
- Gifting - pair a few packs together for a thoughtful, homemade-feeling gift
- Tea time - the classic pairing of tea time snacks and masala chai
- Street food nights at home - chaat papdi, pani puri shells, boondi, and sev all in one order
If you are hosting guests and want to put together a proper Indian street food spread,
our chaat snacks range
has everything you need to recreate the real thing at home.
Why Buy Indian Snacks Online from Chandra Foods?
There are plenty of places to find Indian snacks in the UK, but very few that manufacture them
authentically, here on British soil, using recipes that have been in the family for four decades.
Here is what makes Chandra Foods different:
- Made in the UK since 1985 - our factory is in Park Royal, London. You are buying
fresh, UK-manufactured snacks every time, not imports sitting in a warehouse.
- Authentic Gujarati recipes - these are real family recipes, not generic
reproductions. The founders, Mrs Hansa Chandegra and Mr Chhagan Chandegra, built this business
from a family kitchen, and the recipes have never changed.
- Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society approved - independently certified, so you
know exactly what you are eating.
- Simple, clean ingredients - gram flour, seeds, spices, and rapeseed oil. No
hidden nasties. Exactly what your grandma would recognise.
- Fast UK delivery - free express shipping on orders over £40. Order today and
your snacks will be with you quickly, wherever you are in mainland UK.
- Sustainable practices - we convert used cooking oil to bio-diesel, use
recyclable packaging, and drive low-emission vans. Good food should not cost the planet.
Where to Buy Indian Snacks Online in the UK
If you have been searching for where to buy Indian snacks online in the UK, you
have found the right place. Chandra Foods ships across mainland Britain, with a flat delivery rate
of just £4.99 or free express delivery when you spend over £40.
Browse our full Indian snacks range,
explore our Gujarati snacks
collection, or head straight to our
chaat snacks and
puri snacks if you
are planning an Indian street food night at home.
Real recipes. Real ingredients. Real crunch. That is what Chandra Foods has
been delivering to British homes for over forty years - and we are not about to stop now.
