Besan (Gram Flour)
天ぷらもスイーツもこれ一つ！グルテンフリーの万能ひよこ豆粉
Description
Yellow flour made from finely milled Chana Dal (split chickpeas). Massively consumed in India as a gluten-free substitute for wheat flour in fritter batters (Pakora) and sweets (Ladoo).
Classification: Intermediate, Flour, Versatile Batter, Gluten-free
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How to use
Ingredients
- Besan(Chickpea flour)
Instructions
- (For Pakora batter) Mix Besan, water, and spices into a thick batter.
- Dip onions/potatoes and deep-fry until crispy.
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Key spices
Ajwain、Chili powder(mixed in batter)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Wheat flour + Potato starch (lacks bean flavor)
Pairing
Pakora (Indian fritters) / Kadhi (Yogurt curry)
Trivia
[Trivia] Contains zero gluten, making it highly popular globally for diets/allergies. Some Indians even mix it with turmeric and apply it as a 'natural face wash/mask'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] When making Pakora, mixing Ajwain seeds into the batter is an ironclad rule. It refreshes and neutralizes the heaviness of the oil-absorbing bean flour.
Allergen
Soy (Precaution as legume)