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Chickpea Flour (Besan) Varieties


Below is a list of all known varieties for Chickpea Flour (Besan). Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.


Variety Name Description
Besan (Coarse Grind) Coarsely ground chickpea flour, often preferred for deep-frying batters (e.g., pakora) to create a crisper texture.
Black Chickpea Flour (Kala Chana) Milled from the darker, small black chickpeas, offering a nuttier, more intense flavor than standard Besan.
Chickpea Flour (Besan) Flour made by grinding dried Desi chickpeas (or chana dal); a gluten-free flour used as a binder, batter, and for making flatbreads in South Asian cuisine.
Garbanzo Bean Flour A general trade name for chickpea flour, often interchangeable with Besan, but sometimes implying a slightly different grind or preparation.
Garbanzo Bean Flour (Besan) The flour made from ground **Chickpeas** (Garbanzo Beans), essential for making batters and snacks in Indian cuisine.
Lentil Flour (Red) Milled from dried red lentils, offering a fine, gluten-free flour used as a thickener and protein supplement.
Roasted Chickpea Flour (Sattu) Chickpea flour made from roasted chickpeas, giving it a toasted, nutty flavor; popular in India as a ready-to-eat flour.