Gram Flour (Besan)

Gram flour or besan is a pulse flour made from a type of ground chickpea called the gram chickpea. It contains a high proportion of carbohydrates, higher fiber relative to other flours, no gluten and a higher proportion of protein than other flours. Gram flour is in popular use in the Indian subcontinent and the Caribbean. It can be used to prepare some delicious Dhokla, Kadhi, Fafda, Sev and other namkeens It also works as a facial exfoliant.