Besan
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From fried to sweets! Magic soy flour that dominates the Indian table
Description
Powder finely grinding peeled black chickpeas (Chana Dal). Gluten-free and rich in protein, widely used as a base for batters and sweets.
Classification: For Families,Flours,High Protein
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour
Instructions
- For Pakora (Indian fritters) batter, mix Besan with water, salt, spices (Ajwain etc.) into a gooey dough.
- For sweets (Ladoo), fry fragrantly in massive Ghee until golden.
- Dissolve in water to thicken curries or bake as a base for omelet-style vegan dishes.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kinako or rice flour (different flavor but as gluten-free flour sub)
Pairing
Pakora, Ladoo, Various fried foods
Trivia
[Trend] A national powder sold in massive bulk like wheat flour in Indian supers. Gathering global attention among wheat-allergy sufferers and dieters as the ultimate high-protein, low-GI alternative flour.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Smear water-dissolved Besan on face/body, packing it directly on the skin 'like eating' for beauty purposes as a natural scrub/body soap!
Allergen
Soy