Gram flour or besan is a pulse flour made from a type of ground chickpea called the gram chickpea. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan cuisines.

Where does gram flour come from?

Gram flour, also known as chickpea flour, is a nutty, earthy-tasting ingredient made from ground chickpeas. It is naturally gluten free and often used in Indian foods, such as bhajis and pakoras.

What is gram flour made out of?

This flour made from ground chickpeas is great to coat vegetables for pakoras or to make flatbreads. It is pale yellow and powdery and has an earthy flavour best suited to savoury dishes. Gram flour contains no gluten. It is widely used in Indian cookery.