Besan (gram) Flour

Besan is made from grinding Bengal Gram (Kala Chana).  

Gram flour, more popularly known as besan is a highly nutritions food is rich in fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, vitamin B-6 and thiamine.  It is rich in protein content and can be easily consumed by vegetarians to fulfil their protein needs. It is also traditionally used as a home made face pack to remove tan and to lighten the skin.

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, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisines.