Besan is commonly known as gram flour or chick pea flour. It’s stone ground from rich and hearty whole garbanzo beans.
Besan is high in fiber and protein. It’s a popular ingredient for gluten free and vegan cooking. It lends a nutty taste to breads, sauces and other foods. Gram flour is a healthy and versatile alternative to complement recipes dishes and recipes. It provides a beneficial source of protein and fiber with 21 grams of protein per serving and 10 grams of dietary fiber per serving. Per serving, gram flour also provides 25% of the daily iron intake recommendation.
It’s perfect for batters or even as an ingredient. In Punjabi cuisine we use it for pakoras, pudas, and kadhi.
How to buy and store besan:
Like any flour, you want to store besan in an airtight container, to keep the bugs out. As far as where to buy it – you can find it at every Indian store, Amazon, some S.E. Asian stores.
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