Gram flour
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,619 kJ (387 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| - Sugars | 10g |
| - Dietary fiber | 10 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Water | 10 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 2 μg (0%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 1 mg (7%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 437 μg (109%) |
| Calcium | 45 mg (5%) |
| Iron | 4 mg (31%) |
| Magnesium | 166 mg (47%) |
| Phosphorus | 318 mg (45%) |
| Potassium | 846 mg (18%) |
| Sodium | 64 mg (4%) |
| Zinc | 2 mg (21%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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Gram flour is a cereal flour made from ground chickpeas. It is also known as chickpea flour, garbanzo flour, or besan (Bengali: বেসন beshon). Used in many countries, it is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisines. In the form of a paste with water or yogurt, it is also popular as a facial exfoliant in the Indian Subcontinent.[1] When mixed with an equal proportion of water, it can be used as an egg-replacer in vegan cooking.[2]
Chila (or chilla), a pancake made with gram flour batter, is a popular street and fast food in India.
Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates[3] but no gluten.[4] Despite this, in comparison to other flours, it has a relatively high proportion of protein.[5]
[edit] Dishes
In other parts of South and Southeast Asia the flour is used to make the following:
It is used in Italian cuisine to make farinata and in French cuisine to make socca.
If parboiled potatoes are rolled in the flour prior to roasting they take on a golden colour and a crisp texture.
[edit] Notes
- ^ "What is gram flour?". Blurtit.com. http://www.blurtit.com/q123457.html. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
- ^ The Vegan Society. "Egg Substitutes". Vegansociety.com. http://www.vegansociety.com/hubpage.aspx?id=677034. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
- ^ "Chickpea flour (besan)". Nutrition Data: Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter. http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c2194.html. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
- ^ "Grains and Flours Glossary: Besan". Celiac Sprue Association. http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_grains.php. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
- ^ "Chickpea flour (besan)". Nutrition Data: Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter. http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c2194.html. Retrieved 2007-09-29.
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