Enjoy the rich, nutty taste of Chana Barfi from Shri Annapurna Sweets, a traditional Indian sweet made with roasted chana dal, pure desi ghee, and sugar. Finely ground roasted Bengal gram is slow-cooked in ghee to create a dense, fudge-like texture with a deep roasted flavour and a satisfying bite.
Finished with slivers of almonds and pistachios and a touch of green cardamom, this lesser-known Indian mithai is a delightful choice for festive occasions, family gatherings, gifting, or enjoying after a meal.
Roasted chana is the most ordinary thing in this part of India. It is the paper cone bought on a platform, the chabena carried in a cloth bag to the fields, the handful chewed with gud in winter — cheap, filling and entirely unglamorous. What a halwai does with it is take that humble grain and give it ghee, sugar and four hours, until it turns into something you would not think to refuse. That is chana barfi, and it is worth being clear about what it is not: this is not besan barfi. Besan is raw flour; ours starts with whole chana dal, roasted until it cracks, then ground. The difference is the flavour — toasted and faintly savoury under the sweetness, which is exactly why people who claim not to like mithai end up finishing the box.
Roasted Chana Dal: Made with roasted Bengal gram for a naturally nutty, distinctive flavour.
Pure Desi Ghee: Slow-cooked in desi ghee for a rich taste and satisfying texture.
Rich, Fudgy Bite: A dense, slightly coarse texture that makes every bite enjoyable.
Nutty Garnish: Almonds and pistachios add extra flavour and texture.
Traditional Preparation: Carefully roasted, ground, cooked, and set into barfi.
Vegetarian & Eggless: Suitable for those looking for a traditional vegetarian sweet.
No Artificial Additives: Prepared without artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
Whole chana dal is dry-roasted in a heavy pan until the grains colour and split, then cooled completely and ground — stopped just short of a powder, because a little coarseness is what gives the barfi its bite. That meal goes into pure desi ghee for the bhunai, and here it is simply a matter of time: low flame, constant stirring, the colour deepening from pale sand to a warm russet and the smell turning from raw to toasted. Sugar comes in as a two-thread chashni, worked through quickly and thoroughly. The mixture is poured into greased trays while still warm and pressed level, then cut once it has just set — too early and it slumps, too late and the edges crumble. Slivered almond and pista go on before it firms so they hold rather than fall off in the box.
• Roasted chana dal (Bengal gram)
• 100% pure desi ghee
• Sugar
• Almonds and pistachios
• Green cardamom
Contains: Milk (ghee), almonds, pistachios. No artificial colour, flavour or preservative. Made in a facility that also processes wheat and other tree nuts.
Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Chana barfi is a low-moisture sweet and travels better than most, but leaving the box open is what dries it out — reseal after every serving and it stays soft through the shelf life. Refrigeration is unnecessary and firms the ghee, making the barfi crumbly; if it has been in the fridge, rest it at room temperature for twenty minutes before serving and the texture comes back.
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Brand |
Sri Annapurna Foods |
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Category |
Desi Ghee Sweets |
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Sub-category |
Besan & Chana Mithai |
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Shelf Life |
15 Days |
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Vegetarian |
Yes |
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Eggless |
Yes |
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Available Weights |
250g, 500g, 1kg |
• 15-Day Freshness
• 100% Vegetarian
• Egg-Free
• Pan-India Shipping
• Freshly Made to Order
• 100% Pure Desi Ghee
Festive celebrations and traditional occasions
Family gatherings and get-togethers
Indian sweet boxes and gifting
After-meal treats
Anyone who enjoys roasted chana dal and rich, nutty mithai
Bring home the distinctive flavour of traditional Chana Barfi from Shri Annapurna Sweets. Order online from Sri Annapurna Foods and enjoy this roasted chana dal delicacy with family and friends.
See what customers are saying, or share your own experience with Sri Annapurna.
Tastes exactly like the peda we used to get in Varanasi as kids. Not overly sweet, and the texture is spot on. Ordered a second box within the week.
Ordered for a family function, arrived well packed and fresh. Everyone asked where I got it from. Will reorder for Diwali.
Good taste, slightly sweeter than I expected but still very good quality. Delivery was quick, within 3 days.
We begin preparing only after your order is confirmed — never off a shelf that's been sitting for days.
Traditional slow-cooking methods with 100% pure ghee, for the authentic Banarasi taste in every piece.
Sealed immediately to lock in aroma and moisture, so every box reaches you kitchen-fresh.
Varanasi's most trusted mithai kitchen since 2000 — every box still carries our name.
