How to make Chickpea Flour (Besan)
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5
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Condiments
How to make Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Description
How to make Chickpea Flour (Besan) explains turning whole dried chickpeas into a fine flour suitable for cooking and baking. The process begins by grinding the chickpeas using a grain mill on a fine setting, or alternatively a high-speed blender, until finely ground. The flour is then sifted through a fine mesh sieve to separate any coarse pieces, which are reground to achieve a uniform texture. This freshly milled chickpea flour can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for later use.
The texture of the resulting flour is fine and powdery, which allows it to blend smoothly in recipes. Besan is a staple in many cuisines and can replace regular flour in certain dishes to add unique flavor and structure. Grinding your own flour allows control over freshness and grain size.
This homemade chickpea flour is useful for recipes requiring gluten-free or legume-based flours, such as batters, breads, or thickening agents. Preparing your own ensures no additives and optimal freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas or Chana Dal, aka Chole or Garbanzo beans
Instructions
- Add the dried chickpeas to a grain mill and set to fine setting. Turn on the machine to get the finely ground chickpea flour.
- If using a high-powered blender, add the chickpeas and turn on. Increase the speed to the machine's maximum. Blend until the chickpeas have ground as finely as possible.
- Using a fine mesh sieve, sift the flour into a bowl to separate any large bits. Return these hard bits back to the blender and process again. You may need to repeat this step to get all pieces finely ground.
- Use the freshly flour or store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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