Roasted Chickpeas Split (Roasted Chana Dal)
Roasted chickpeas split (roasted chana dal, roasted gram dal, pottukadalai, dalia or fried gram) are peeled roasted chana broken into two halves. Elysium Agri exports roasted chana dal in bulk for South Asian food brands, chutney and podi makers, snack manufacturers and ethnic grocery importers.
It is the key ingredient in South Indian coconut chutney and dosa podis, and a crunchy base for chivda and snack mixes.
Roasted Chickpeas Split Specification
Form
Roasted, dehusked, split into halves
Colour
Light to bright yellow
Foreign Matter
Nil visible
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
Aflatoxin
B1 ≤ 2
Roasted Chickpeas Split: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our roasted chana dal. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Roasted, dehusked desi chickpeas split into cotyledons (Cicer arietinum L.) | Roasted chana dal / roasted gram dal / pottukadalai / dalia / fried gram |
| Ingredients | Chickpeas | No oil, no salt |
| Colour / taste | Light to bright yellow; mild, nutty; soft crunch | Sensory |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / destination MRLs | Tested on the raw chana |
| Lead / cadmium | ≤ 0.20 / ≤ 0.040 mg/kg | ICP-MS; EU pulse limits |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 25 / 30 kg PP or HDPE bags with PE liner · 10 kg cartons | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 13–15 MT | See Roasted Chickpeas Split Packing and Container Loading |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, micro, aflatoxin) · FSSAI licence and export health certificate (where required) · Certificate of Origin · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required by destination) · Ingredient and allergen declaration | — |
Roasted Chana Dal, Pottukadalai, Dalia: Same Product
Roasted split chickpeas go by different names across India and export markets. Don't confuse them with raw chana dal, which is uncooked.
| Name | Where it's used | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted chana dal / roasted gram dal | Pan-India, export trade | This product |
| Pottukadalai / fried gram | Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore | Same product |
| Dalia / daria / putnalu / hurigadale | Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka | Same product (not wheat dalia) |
| Chana dal (raw) | Everywhere | Different: split raw chickpeas that need cooking |
Roasted Chana Dal Options
Bold Split
Large, even halves for retail.
Regular Split
For chutney and podi makers.
Need whole? Roasted Chickpeas Without Skin →. Need the raw material? Desi Chickpeas →
Roasted Chickpeas Split Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP / HDPE bag with PE liner | 30 kg | ≈ 430–500 | ≈ 13–15 MT | ≈ 24–26 MT |
| PP bag with PE liner | 25 kg | ≈ 520–600 | ≈ 13–15 MT | ≈ 24–26 MT |
| Carton (bulk) | 10 kg | ≈ 1,300–1,500 | ≈ 13–15 MT | ≈ 24–26 MT |
Roasted chana loads well below raw chickpeas.
Where Roasted Chickpeas Split Are Used
Chutneys
The base of South Indian coconut chutney.
Podis and Masalas
Idli / dosa podi and spice blends.
Snack Mixes
Chivda, namkeen and trail mixes.
Sattu and Flour
Ground into chana sattu.
Sweets
Laddoos and traditional sweets.
Ethnic Grocery Retail
Packs for South Asian stores abroad.
Roasted Chana Dal Price: What Sets It
Priced per kilo in India and per metric tonne FOB for export, following the raw desi chana price plus roasting and processing.
- Raw desi chana price: the main cost.
- Processing: roasting, dehusking and splitting.
- Split quality: even, bold halves with few fines cost more.
- Packing: retail packs cost more than bulk.
- Freight: denser than whole roasted chana, so better loads.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Roasted chana is a ready-to-eat food, so every lot of roasted chana dal is tested for moisture, Salmonella, E. coli, yeast and mould and aflatoxin at an NABL-accredited lab, and packed in lined bags to keep it crisp.
- Selecting bold, clean desi chana
- Lab tests: moisture, micro, aflatoxin
- Packing and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Roasted Chana Dal Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send a price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our chickpea desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is roasted chana dal?
Roasted chana dal (roasted gram dal) is desi chickpeas that are roasted, peeled and split into halves. It is ready to eat and is known as pottukadalai in Tamil Nadu and dalia or daria in Gujarat.
Is pottukadalai the same as roasted chana dal?
Yes. Pottukadalai, fried gram, dalia and roasted chana dal are all names for roasted, split chickpeas.
What is the difference between chana dal and roasted chana dal?
Chana dal is raw split desi chickpeas that must be cooked. Roasted chana dal has been roasted before splitting, so it is crunchy and ready to eat, used in chutneys, podis and snacks.
What is the specification of roasted chana dal for export?
Typically moisture ≤ 5% (about 3%), whole seeds ≤ 2%, fines ≤ 1%, skin remaining ≤ 1%, no foreign matter, Salmonella absent in 25 g and aflatoxin within buyer limits.
What is the HS code for roasted chana dal?
Most Indian shipments of roasted chana dal use 2008 19 40 (other roasted vegetable products); importers usually classify under 2005 99. Confirm with your customs broker.
Who exports roasted chana dal from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports roasted chana dal (pottukadalai / dalia) in bulk and private-label packs, tested for moisture, micro and aflatoxin.
