Besan Gram Flour
Gram flour, also known as besan or chickpea flour, can be easily prepared at home using dried chickpeas.
Yield: 2 cups
Cost: INR 60
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor / Blender
- 1 Large Bowl
Materials
- 2 cups dried chickpeas
Instructions
- Take 2 cups of dried chickpeas and sort through them to remove any debris or stones.
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander under running water.
- Soak the chickpeas in enough water to cover them completely for 8-10 hours or overnight.
- Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas again.
- Spread the chickpeas out on a clean, dry towel and let them air dry for a few hours or until completely dry.
- Once the chickpeas are dry, transfer them to a food processor or blender and grind them until you get a fine powder.
- Sift the gram flour through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any large particles or lumps.
- Store the gram flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
You can also roast the chickpeas in a dry pan or in the oven before grinding them for a nuttier flavor. Additionally, you can add spices or herbs to the flour for extra flavor, depending on the recipe you're using it for.