Besan or gram flour is a pale yellow flour made from ground chickpeas (or chana dal). It is rich in proteins, thiamin, and Vitamin B-6 and is gluten-free. To make special Besan rotis or Indian bread and delicious sweets like besan laddu or burfi. It is also great for the skin when mixed with water and used topically as an exfoliant. Those who are health conscious will be pleased to know that besan flour is naturally gluten-free and high in protein, iron, and fiber
Gram flour can be produced in a number of different ways and is a ground pulse flour. The best quality gram flour is produced from channa daal. Due to its pale-yellow color and earthy flavor, it is used to make many sweet and savory dishes popular among foodies. The flour is used to make the much-loved crispy coating of deep-fried pakoras. It’s also used in gravies or curries and to make boondi which is a famous Indian snack. Soan papdi, besan ladoo, and Mysore Pak are some of the sweets made with gram flour. The flour is also popular in Italian and French cuisines.
- Gram flour is used as a thickener for sauces.
- As a batter for deep-fried food and snacks such as pakoras and bonds.
