Besan Flour (chickpea flour) Food Factory
Besan is a flour obtained from one of the varieties of chickpeas. It is very popular in many countries, especially in India.
In India, chickpea flour is often used in fried dishes, because it gives them a crispiness e.g. pakora, besan chilla. It is also a great thickener for sauces, e.g. kadhi pakora or dahi aloo. Also popular for the preparation of sweets, e.g. ladoo, burfi or halwa.