Gram flour is a flour made from ground chickpeas, a legume otherwise known as chana dal. It is also known as chickpea flour, garbanzo flour, or besan (Bengali: বেসন beshon). Used in many countries, it is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisines, and, in the form of a paste with water or yoghurt, a popular facial exfoliant in the Indian Subcontinent. Moreover, when mixed with an equal proportion of water, can be used as an egg-replacer in vegan cooking.Chila (or chilla), a pancake made with gram flour batter, is a popular street and fast food in India.
Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates but no gluten. Despite this, in comparison to other flours, it has a relatively high proportion of protein.
Chick peas and bengal grams are used to make curries and are one of the most popular vegetarian foods in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the UK. On the Indian subcontinent chickpeas are called Harbharaa in Marathi (the green variety, that is), kadale kaalu in Kannada, shanaga (శనగ) in Telugu, chana in Hindi , Chhola in Bengali and konda kadalai in Tamil,[8] where they are a major source of protein in a mostly vegetarian culture.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cup 92g (92 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 18%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 18%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 10g
Protein 21g
Sugars 10g
Protein 21g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%
Calcium 4%
Iron 25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. www.NutritionData.com
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. www.NutritionData.com
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4
Caloric Ratio
Carbs Fats Protein
61% 14% 25%
Carbs Fats Protein
61% 14% 25%
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