| Organic Besan Flour Gram flour commonly called as Besan is a staple ingredient in an Indian kitchen. Besan is a ground form of chickpeas also known as chana dal. 24 Mantra Organic’s Besan is made of organic chickpeas and is healthier than any other. Apart from being an important food ingredient, it is an effective facial exfoliate. Besan is rich in carbohydrates and protein. Varieties of dishes are made using 24 Mantra Organic’s Besan. It is also used in French and Italian cuisines. It is used to make snacks like fried pakora’s, bhajiya, dhokla, etc. Besan is also an important ingredient in Indian sweets like Besan ka laddu or Besan ki barfi. It is gluten free and highly nutritive with many health benefits like weight loss, diabetes control, etc. Moreover, 24 Mantra Organic's besan is organically produced and free from any harmful chemicals. Alternate title:- Organic Food
- Gram Flour
- Besan
- Chickpea Flour
- Garbanzo Flour
Key Features:- Widely Used
- Gluten Free
- Nutritious
- Low Glycemic Index
- Low Calorie Product
- Works As Facial Exfoliant
- Egg Replacer in Vegan Dishes
- Rich in Protein
- High in Fibre
Ingredients: Whole Black Chickpeas Product specifications:- Size : Sieve analysis
- + 0.3 mm
- + 0.2 mm
- - 0.2 mm
- Aroma : Typical
- Moisture content : 9.0-9.0%
- Total ash : 3.0-3.0%
- Total acid insoluble ash : 0.2-0.2%
- Total bacterial count : 106
- Total yeast & moulds : 105
- E Coli : 102
- Salmonella (in 25 g) : Absent
Recipe:
Gujarat ka Dhokla! Made with gram flour, dhokla is a yummy snack originated from Gujarat but gorged on by whole of India. Ingredient: - 500 gms bengal gram flour (besan) 1 1/2 cup sour yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon green chilli paste 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon lime/lemon juice 2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt to taste 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 6-8 curry leaves 2 green chillies slit lengthwise
- 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
Method:- Mix besan with yogurt and keep it for 2 hours.
- Make a batter with warm water, turmeric powder, salt, limejuice, sugar, ginger paste and garlic paste. Mix all the ingredients well. Separate the batter into three equal portions.
- Grease a rectangle pan to steam the dhokla in it. Divide the baking soda into three equal parts and add one portion to one part of the batter. Mix thoroughly. Pour this batter into the greased pan and place it into the steamer.
- Cook till done. Open the steamer and check by touching the dhokla. Its properly done if your fingers come out clean.
- Repeat the steps with remaining 2 portions of the batter. The idea is to add the baking soda just before steaming.
- Let the steamed dhokla’s to cool off and cut them into 2 inch squares.
- Now come the tempering (bagaar) part. Heat the oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves and green chillies in it. Fry till the seeds stop spluttering. Sprinkle it onto the prepared Dhokla’s for a more taste and aroma.
- Serve the Dhokla’s with Imli ki chutney or Coriander chutney.
Nutritional value per 100 grams:- Calories : 364kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturates : 0.6 g
- Trans Fat : 0 g
- Cholesterol : 0 mg
- Sodium : 24mg
- Carbohydrates : 61g
- Fibre : 17g
- Sugar : 0
- Protein : 19g
- Vitamin A : 0
- Vitamin C : 0
- Calcium : 105 mg
- Iron : 6 mg
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