5 Delicious Gram Flour (Besan) Dishes

Gram flour, also known as besan in Hindi is a staple ingredient in many Indian kitchens. Made from ground chickpeas, this versatile flour is used to create a variety of delicious dishes, both savoury and sweet. Here are five tasty gram flour dishes that you can easily prepare at home:

Besan Chilla

Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, It's a savoury pancake made from besan chopped vegetables and spices, cooked until crispy.

Besan Ladoo

Besan Ladoo is a popular Indian dessert, made from roasted besan, ghee and sugar, often garnished with nuts and cardamom.

Pakoras

Crunchy fritters are made by dipping vegetables or paneer in a spiced besan batter and deep frying.

Kadhi

A yoghurt-based curry thickened with besan, flavoured with turmeric, ginger, and tempered spices, typically served with rice or roti.

Dhokla

Soft, fluffy steamed cakes made from a fermented batter of besan and yoghurt, seasoned with mustard seeds and green chillies.