Organic Besan - Split Chick Peas Flour - 32 oz (2Lb) 907 g - Sheel Brand - USDA Certified Organic Product

Organic Besan - Split Chick Peas Flour - 32 oz (2Lb) 907g - Sheel Brand USDA Certified Organic Product Ingredients : Organic Split Bengal Gram / Chana Dal Organic Gram flour or Besan is a pulse flour made from a variety of ground organic chickpea called Bengal gram or Kala Chana. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisines. Culinary Uses: Batters and Fritters: It is the primary ingredient for batters used to make crispy fried snacks like pakoras (fritters made with various vegetables such as onion, potato, or spinach), bhajis, and vadas. Pancakes and Flatbreads: Besan is used to make savory pancakes called chilla (or cheela), as well as flatbreads like missi roti and methi thepla. Curries and Stews: It serves as a natural thickening agent for sauces, soups, and curries such as kadhi (a yogurt-based curry with besan dumplings/pakoras) and the Rajasthani dish gatte ki sabji. Sweets and Desserts: The flour's nutty flavor lends itself to traditional sweets like besan ladoo, besan barfi, and Mysore Pak. Binding Agent: Its binding nature makes it an excellent, gluten-free alternative to breadcrumbs or eggs in cutlets, tikkis, kebabs, and vegan omelettes. Other Snacks: It is used in a wide array of dry and steamed snacks like khandvi, dhokla, sev, and fafda. Skincare and Hair Care: Besan has long been a part of traditional beauty rituals due to its natural properties. Cleansing and Exfoliating: Its granular texture makes it a gentle, natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and deep-cleanse pores. Acne and Oil Control: It helps absorb excess oil and its antimicrobial properties can help manage acne and blemishes. Skin Brightening: Used in face packs with ingredients like yogurt, turmeric, or rose water, it can help lighten dark spots, remove tan, and promote a more even, radiant complexion. Hair Care: The protein and antioxidants in besan nourish hair follicles, reduce hair loss, and can be used in hair masks with ingredients like yogurt and olive oil to add shine.