Besan, also known as chickpea flour or gram flour, is a popular gluten-free flour made from ground chickpeas. It is a staple ingredient in many Indian and South Asian cuisines, and is also used in other parts of the world. Besan is a good source of protein, fibre and other essential nutrients and is also relatively inexpensive. It is a fine, powder with a yellow or beige colour. It has a slightly nutty aroma. It has a smooth, powdery texture and has a mild, nutty flavour. One cup of besan contains approximately:
15 grams of protein
15 grams of fibre
7 milligrams of iron
422 milligrams of potassium
100 milligrams of magnesium