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India Ingredient

Besan

揚げ物からスイーツまで!インドの食卓を支配する魔法の豆粉

Vegan

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

  1. For Pakora (Indian fritters) batter, mix Besan with water, salt, spices (Ajwain etc.) into a gooey dough.
  2. For sweets (Ladoo), fry fragrantly in massive Ghee until golden.
  3. 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

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