BalajiFaraliChevdo (Snack Review)

Want something to munch when fasting for Navratri but too tired with chores or with your never ending work-from-home? Fret not!This ready-to-eat namkeen snack by Balaji will come to your rescue—just ask for it!Appetizing, light, and fun, “BalajiFaraliChevdo” is a sumptuous union of spicy and tasty ingredients right from your kitchen. Crunchy to bite and savory to taste, thischevdo is also loved likewise by those not fasting.No matter how much of it you eat, you are left invariably asking for more!

Packaging and Presentation: On Balaji’s official website https://www.balajiwafers.com/products/, this snack is available in two versions, which happen to be poles apart in terms of taste and flavoring. MeethaFaraliChiwda is the one that comes in blue packaging and is described to be a combination of potatoes, raisins, and roasted peanuts. The namkeenversion, available in yellow packaging, just indicates potatoes and roasted peanuts as its main ingredients. Needless to say, the namkeenversion is way more popular amongst snack-ers (well, we just coined this word!). 

Availability:It is commonly available at almost all confectionary and grocery stores—and yes you will find this even at those small stalls for chai and quick snacks. Because of its mass appeal, the chevdocan also be bought via online stores such as Grofers and Amazon. 

Paisa Wasool or not? 

Well, what would you say about a snack which starts at a price point of just ten bucks for its 60 gm chhotu packet? Anyone can afford it and moreover, it can also be bought in larger packaging(of course, for those with large families and large appetites)!

Our Verdict

Balaji Wafers and Namkeen group, as is well-known, is based in Rajkot, which is a relatively small city in Gujarat. To start as a micro-business somewhere in the 1970s and be standing today as a multi-crore venture, testifies for the quality of their products. And of course, consistency, which is so rare these days. We would just like to say that we stand united with all lovers of Balajichevdobut like most, we also like it more for its namkeen version. Even though quite content with how it is, we would also like more variants to be made available for this snack. Happy Navratri and a very joyous chevdo-chewing time y’all!