Naturally high in protein, fiber, manganese and Vitamin B, chickpea flour is made entirely from ground chickpeas and can be used in a variety of baking dishes. Also known as gram flour, besan flour, or garbanzo bean flour, it is versatile in the kitchen and is a natural gluten free cooking and baking ingredient.
Chickpea flour can be used in a variety of recipes from sweet to savory, and as an alternative or additive. Use it as a substitute for wheat flour when making muffins, pancakes, cookies or other baked goods. Use as a thickener in sauces, gravies, or stews.
Chickpea flour is naturally dense with a stickier texture than wheat flour when added to liquids; this trait makes it a fantastic binder for baking, allowing a 1:1 replacement ratio for heavy flours like rye or teff.
Despite its dense texture, chickpea flour makes a surprisingly light batter when frying as well.
Enjoy as a cheese substitute:When mixed with water over heat, chickpea flour creates a creamy roux-like consistency mimicking that of dairy.
