If chickpea flour is not a regular part of your pantry yet, know that you’re missing out! Made from dried and ground garbanzo beans, chickpea flour has a nutty flavor and a nice golden color that will make your fried dishes look stunning. Although it can be used for all cooking, it’s especially great for frying various things.
A Recent Craze
Chickpea flour is not a new thing, but it’s getting increasingly popular today when so many people are either looking for gluten-free flour alternatives or simply wanting to try something new and healthier.
You may know chickpea flour as besan, gram, or garbanzo bean flour. It’s been an Indian cooking staple for hundreds of years and it’s now spreading around the world. It comes packed with nutrients and has many health benefits. The high content of vitamins and minerals makes it a much better alternative to regular flour and it’s a great source of folate, which is especially important in pregnancy.
Homemade Options
You can make your own chickpea at home if you have some dried chickpeas and a coffee grinder, but you can also buy it in nearly every store. If you haven’t already, it’s time to give chickpea flour a try and you may be surprised with how versatile it is.
