Besan (Gram Flour)
Also called: gram flour, chickpea flour
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Besan in Cooking: Pakora Batter Ratio, Kadhi, Cheela and Laddu
How to use besan in cooking: crisp pakora batter ratio, cheela, lump-free kadhi, roasting besan for laddu till the raw smell goes, and storage.
Uses, amounts and cautions are in the full guide; always check the cautions before trying something new.
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