Gram Flour

Gram Flour

Gram flour, also known as garbanzo bean flour, or besan, is a pulse flour made from ground chickpeas known in a number of Asian countries as gram. It is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi cuisines. Gram flour can be made from either raw or roasted gram beans. The roasted variety is more flavorful, while the raw variety has a slightly bitter taste.

Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates,no gluten,and a higher proportion of protein than other flours.

Culinary uses of Gram Flour:-

1. Gram flour is very useful in authentic Indian cuisines
2. Gram flour is also used for making poppadoms
3. It is also used in barfi and ladoo

Health Benefits of Gram flour:-

1. Gram flour helps to lower the glycemic index
2. Gram flour has a very high protein content
3. It is gluten free
4. It has high in nutritive values
5. It Helps with weight loss
6. It Helps in controlling diabetes
7. It Helps with heart health too
8. It Fights with allergies