BESAN

Besan flour, also known as gram, garbanzo or chickpea flour, is made by milling chickpeas, a type of legume. It may be either finely or coarsely ground. Cooks in India use a particular type of chickpea called chana dal. Besan flour is pale yellow in color and a staple of Indian cuisine, used to make dumplings, fritters and noodles, and for thickening curries. According to the India Ministry of Food Processing Industries, besan is the most commonly used flour in that country.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT

Besan flour contains 387 calories per cup, It also has 22 milligrams of protein, 11 grams of sugar, 7 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber and 58 grams of carbohydrates. A third of the starch in besan is amylose, a slowly digested starch that helps you feel full longer. A 1-cup serving of besan is rich in the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, manganese, selenium and copper. Although not a rich source of most vitamins, besan does contain vitamin A, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin K and folate. Basin is also Gluten free. Ucenter Dress bohemian style wedding collections on sale