Chandni ChowkReady-to-Eat Meals#1 of 9 in categoryRating 4/5

Chandni Chowk Punjabi Shahi Chole Ready to Eat

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: High fibre (8g)
  • Green flag: No additives

Ingredients, decoded

10 listed
  • Water
  • Chickpea (Kabuli Chana) (22%)
  • Tomatoes (21%)
  • Onion (15%)
  • Refined Sunflower Oil
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Iodized Salt
  • Red Chilli Powder
  • Spice mix
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionAIngredients2Risk
Energy124 kcal
Protein4 g
Carbohydrates17 g
Total sugars3 g
Dietary fibre8 g
Total fat5 g
Saturated fat1 g
Sodium389 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Chole made from chickpeas, tomato and onion

Chandni Chowk Punjabi Shahi Chole is a 285 g ready-to-eat pouch of water, chickpeas (22%), tomatoes (21%), onion (15%), sunflower oil, garlic, ginger, salt, chilli and spices. The panel is printed per 100 g.

CleanPlate scores it CA2. The C for nutrition is middling: 8 g fibre per 100 g. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by chickpea, tomatoes and onion), and almost no additives. The 2 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 389 mg, free sugar 0 g, saturated fat 1 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Punjabi Shahi Chole”

    Holds

    Chickpeas are 22%, with tomato and onion as the next ingredients.

  • On the pack

    “Ready to Eat”

    Holds

    The pouch is heated in boiling water, a pan or a microwave.

  • On the pack

    “Just Heat & Serve”

    Holds

    No preparation beyond heating is needed.

How CA2 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
4 g
Fibre
8 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
124 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Water
Main fat
Refined Sunflower Oil
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
0
Flagged
None

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
2

Low risk

Total sugar
3 g
Sodium
389 mg
Saturated fat
1 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Water, chickpea (kabuli chana, 22%), tomatoes (21%), onion (15%), refined sunflower oil, garlic, ginger, iodised salt, red chilli powder and spice mix.

Per 100 g: 124 kcal, 5 g fat of which 1 g saturated, 3 g sugar, 8 g fibre, 4 g protein, 389 mg sodium. The per-serving and per 100 g columns print identical values, so the panel is read as per 100 g. Declared energy 124 kcal is below the Atwater sum (about 145 kcal, 17%); the declared value is kept and does not change a grade. No sugar is added and no veg mark was seen on the images read.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumWorth watching

    389 mg per 100 g, a moderate load for a ready meal.

  • Panel energyWorth watching

    Declared energy is lower than the macros suggest.

  • No additivesFine

    No preservative, colour or flavouring is listed.

  • FibreFine

    8 g per 100 g from chickpeas.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Ready-to-eat means preservative-laden"

This pouch lists none.

Myth: "Chole is a complete protein meal"

Protein is 4 g per 100 g; pair it with curd or rice and dal.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsMost days
  • ChildrenMost days
  • Diabetes or prediabetesFine in moderation

Smarter ways to eat it

Serve with whole wheat roti

Adds fibre and protein.

Add chopped onion and lemon

Adds freshness without more salt.

Common questions

Is Chandni Chowk Punjabi Shahi Chole Ready to Eat healthy?

Chandni Chowk Punjabi Shahi Chole Ready to Eat scores CA2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: High fibre (8g); No additives.

What does the CA2 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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