About
Besan, also known as gram flour or chickpea flour, is a pulse flour made from ground chickpeas. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan cuisines. Besan is used with water as a batter to coat vegetables before deep-frying to make pakoras. It is also used as a binding agent in cutlets, kababs, and other snacks. Besan is also used as a thickener in curries and as a flour to make rotis and other flatbreads.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
22.4
Fats
57.8
Carbs
6.7
Fibre
10.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
besan (gram flour)
2 cups
ghee
1 cup
sugar
1 cup
cardamom powder
1/2 teaspoon
chopped almonds
2 tablespoons
chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add besan and roast it for 8-10 minutes, stirring continuously.
Step 3:
Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.
Step 4:
Cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.
Step 5:
Remove from heat and let it cool down.
Step 6:
Once cooled, make small balls out of the mixture.
Step 7:
Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.
Step 8:
Serve the Besan Ladoo warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 16020 users have chowed down on Besan a whopping 57530 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Besan, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Besan is the food of choice for 19-23 male, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 16020 users have chowed down on Besan a whopping 57530 times.
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