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Besan Papdi 175g – Crispy Gram Flour Snack
Crisp, golden Besan Papdi made in the UK by Chandra Foods. A traditional Gujarati gram flour snack with thin, crunchy layers and a gentle savoury taste.
✨ Why it’s loved:
- Thin, crisp gram flour papdi with a light turmeric flavour
- Made with six simple ingredients, no preservatives
- Vegan and ready to eat straight from the pack
🥣 How to enjoy:
- Serve with a hot cup of chai
- Pair with green chutney, fried chillies or pickle
- Add to snack platters for guests and festive gatherings
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping : On all orders over £40.00 (Mainland UK Only)
Besan Papdi 175g – Crispy Gram Flour Snack
Chandra Foods Besan Papdi is a classic Gujarati tea-time snack. Gram flour dough is rolled into thin strips and fried until golden, giving a light, crisp bite with a mild savoury flavour. Made in the UK since 1985 with gram flour, water, salt, turmeric, soda and rapeseed oil, and nothing else.
Why Choose Our Besan Papdi?
- Thin, crisp layers that stay crunchy in the pack
- Six ingredients, with no preservatives
- Vegan, made with plant-based ingredients only
- Mild and not spicy, so it suits the whole family
- Made and packed in the UK at our Park Royal, London kitchen
Ways to Enjoy Besan Papdi
- With chai: the traditional way, as a simple tea-time snack.
- With chutneys: serve with mint chutney, tamarind chutney or mango pickle.
- Gujarati breakfast plate: serve alongside fafda and fully gathiya.
- Festive platters: add to Diwali and party trays with chakri.
- Chaat topping: break over chaat for extra crunch.
Besan Papdi vs Chaat Papdi
| Feature | Besan Papdi | Flat Chaat Papdi |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | Gram flour (besan) | Semolina and plain flour |
| Shape | Thin, crisp strips | Flat, firm discs |
| Best for | Tea-time snacking, chutneys and platters | Papdi chaat, sev puri and dips |
Making chaat at home? Use our flat chaat papdi or puffed chaat papdi as the base. For a spicier bite, try masala papdi, or browse the full papdi range.
More Gujarati Favourites
Besan Papdi sits alongside our gathiya and the rest of our gujarati snacks. It is also one of the eight packs in the Ultimate Chaat Party Combo.
Storage
- Keep unopened packs in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight and steam.
- Once opened, move the papdi to an airtight container.
Order Besan Papdi online with UK delivery in up to 4 business days, free on orders over £40 (mainland UK).
For more ideas, read Besan Papdi Chilli Cheese Bites Recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Besan Papdi?
Besan Papdi is a traditional Gujarati snack of crisp, thin papdi made from gram flour (besan) and lightly seasoned with turmeric and salt.
What ingredients are in Besan Papdi?
Gram flour, water, salt, turmeric, soda (kharo) and rapeseed oil.
How do you serve Besan Papdi?
It is a tea-time favourite with chai, and works well with chutneys and dips or on a festive snack platter alongside fafda, fully gathiya and chakri.
How should I store Besan Papdi?
Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep it in an airtight container. See the Best Before date printed on the pack.
How big is a pack of Besan Papdi?
Each pack is 175g. It is made in the United Kingdom by Chandra Foods Ltd.
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
|---|---|
| Weight | 175g |
| Brand | Chandra Foods |
| Product | Besan Papdi |
| Net weight | 175g |
| Cuisine | Gujarati snack |
| Suitable for | Vegetarians and vegans |
| Ideal for | Tea-time snacking, chutneys and dips, festive platters |
| Pairs well with | fafda, fully gathiya and chakri |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep in an airtight container. |
| Shelf life | See the Best Before date printed on the pack. |
| Country of manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Chandra Foods Ltd. |
| Allergen advice | Packed in a facility handling various allergens, including (but not limited to) peanuts, sesame seeds and wheat gluten. |
| Typical nutrition information | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy kJ/kcal | 2330 / 559 |
| Fat | 38.9 g |
| of which saturates | 4.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38.0 g |
| of which sugars | 1.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
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Andrew Collins –
Something new for me
I ordered this out of curiosity along with other items. It was well packed and stayed crisp. Mild flavour but very enjoyable with tea.
Suresh Iyer –
Would buy again.
Straightforward snack, no complaints.
Meenal P –
Nice with tea.
Priya Bansal –
Good size pieces.
Didn’t crumble into dust which was a plus.
Oliver Bennett –
Light and crunchy.
Vikram Joshi –
Kids liked it.
Not too spicy, so worked for everyone.
Priya S. –
Bought this along with other snacks.
This one stood out as fresher and cleaner tasting.