SOHUM GRAM FLOUR (Besan Peeth)

Chekapeas/Gram Flour Gram Flour Recipes: Microwave Dhokla Alu Wadi Simply put, this is a pulse flour made from ground chickpea (also known as Bengal gram or garbanzo beans). A staple diet in the cuisine from the Indian subcontinent, this flour can be made either from raw or roasted chickpeas. The raw variety is slightly bitter, while the roasted variety is more flavorful. Gram flour, also known as besan flour (channa ka aata in Hindi, sanagapindi in Telugu, kadalai maav in Tamil, cikkam maav in Malayalam, kadale hittu in Kannada, kaḍala piṭi in Sinhala and Unga Wa Gramu in Swahili), is popularly used as a facial exfoliant in India. The flour can also be used in the place of eggs in vegan cooking – all you need to do is mix it with an equal amount of water. The flour is rich in carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. It also contains no gluten. Health Benefits Good for your heart Besan contains soluble fiber, which keeps your heart healthy. The fiber content of the besan flour keeps the cho