4-Ingredient Protein-Rich Fudge
This 4-ingredient protein-rich fudge is made by blending roasted chana into a fine powder, then mixing it with jaggery powder, ghee, and melted chocolate. Press the mixture into ice cube trays, top with your favourite nuts, and chill for 10 minutes until set.
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The Fudge That Starts With Roasted Chana
This fudge starts with roasted chana powder, which gives it a nutty base and a thicker, more satisfying bite than a plain chocolate sweet.
Mix that powder with jaggery powder, ghee, and melted chocolate in one bowl. The mixture turns rich and dense quickly, then goes into ice cube trays so every piece comes out neatly sized.
Top with chopped nuts, chill for a few minutes, and you have a small-batch sweet that is simple to make and easy to portion.
It is the kind of recipe that works when you want something chocolatey without a long ingredient list or a long wait.
When Chana Fudge Doesn't Turn Out Right
Fudge that feels grainy — The roasted chana must be ground into a very fine powder. If there are visible coarse bits, pulse the chana again before mixing. Fine powder gives the fudge a smooth, compact texture.
Mixture that won’t hold together — If the jaggery, ghee, and chocolate are not mixed thoroughly, the base stays crumbly. Stir until every bit of chana powder looks coated and the mixture feels thick and cohesive before pressing it into the trays.
Pieces that stick or collapse — The fudge needs time in the fridge to firm up. Press it down lightly in the ice cube trays, add the nuts on top, and chill until set. If your kitchen is warm, give it a few extra minutes before unmoulding.
Small, Firm, and Ready in Minutes
Once chilled, each piece lifts out as a neat little square with a chocolatey top and a nutty, fudgy centre.
The roasted chana gives it body, the jaggery brings warmth, and the melted chocolate ties everything together into a sweet that feels complete in one bite.
It is tidy, snackable, and quick to portion — the sort of treat you can make once and keep ready for sudden dessert cravings.
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Blend 1 cup roasted chana into a fine powder.
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In a bowl, add roasted chana powder, jaggery powder (1/2 cup), ghee (2 tbsp), and melted chocolate (1/4 cup).
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Mix until the mixture is evenly combined.
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Transfer the mixture to ice cube trays.
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Top with your favourite nuts.
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Chill for 10 minutes.