Organic Zing Besan Powder (Gram Flour)

What is Besan Flour?

Besan flour is obtained from legumes, specifically Chickpeas and Garbanzo Beans. It is an Indian kitchen staple used in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Chickpeas are first harvested, dried, and then ground into a finely milled flour, a pale yellow in color. However, Chickpeas can be consumed whole, cooked into Chana Masala, Falafel, and salads. Besan itself is derived from a type of chickpea - the Bengal Gram.

Flavor Profile:

Besan has a slightly nutty flavor, ideal for sweet and savory foods. The nuttiness of Gram flour adds to the overall mouthfeel of cookies and bread; it is also used in batter for frying vegetables, fish, etc. Bengal Gram Flour can be used in soups, stews, and gravies as thickeners. Besan can be used as a binder for burgers or falafel. Besan can also be used as a replacement for eggs in vegan recipes.

Homemade Chickpea Flour Pasta with Leek and Tomato Sauce

Things you’ll need:

• ¾ cup Besan flour
• 1¼ cup wheat flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup warm water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups leek and tomato pasta sauce
• ½ cup filtered water
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Panelle (Sicilian Fritters)

Things you’ll need:

• 2 cup chickpea flour
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2¼ - 2½ cup olive oil.
• ¼ cup of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tbsp finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• deep-fat thermometer
• 8X4in loaf pan

Vegan Omelet

Things you’ll need:

• a third cup of water
• a quarter cup of vegetables of choice
• one tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional)
• a quarter teaspoon of salt (can be replaced with black salt for a more egg-like flavor)
• and a tablespoon of oil for frying.