Bangladesh
Ingredient
Besan (Gram Flour)
魔法の衣！揚げ物を香ばしくカリカリにする黄色い粉
Description
Gram flour made from ground chana dal (chickpeas). Consumed massively as a batter for Ramadan fried snacks (Beguni, Chops).
Classification: Flour
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour
Instructions
- (Prep) Mix with water/spices for frying batter, or roast in ghee as a base for sweets (Borfi).
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kinako (soy bean powder, similar nuttiness)
Pairing
Beguni / Aloo Chop
Trivia
[Difference] Used in Indian Pakoras, but in BD's Iftar stalls, Besan-fried snacks take absolute center stage.
Eating tips & etiquette
Unlike wheat batter, it offers a crumbly nuttiness and absorbs less oil when deep-fried.
Allergen
Soy (Legume)