What Can I Cook With Chickpea Flour?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with chickpea flour
Got chickpea flour in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Chickpea Flour
What Can I Cook With Chickpea Flour And...
🧅🍅With Onion + Tomato:
- →Kadhi
- →Besan Cheela
- →Pakora
- →Onion Bhaji
🍞With Bread / Roti:
- →Missi Roti
- →Besan Cheela
- →Besan Toast
Common Mistakes When Cooking Chickpea Flour
- ✕Don't skip sifting besan - it lumps easily
- ✕Always cook besan - raw chickpea flour tastes bitter and is hard to digest
- ✕Don't make batter too thick or too thin - test consistency first
- ✕Whisk batter thoroughly to avoid lumps in kadhi and cheela
- ✕Toast/roast besan for sweets to remove the raw, beany taste
How to Store Chickpea Flour
Chickpea flour lasts 6-12 months in an airtight container. Keep dry.
Learn more about chickpea flour storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I cook with chickpea flour (besan)?
Besan cheela, pakora, kadhi, besan ladoo, socca, dhokla, khandvi, or missi roti are all popular dishes.
Is chickpea flour gluten-free?
Yes, chickpea flour (besan) is naturally gluten-free. It's a great flour alternative for celiac and gluten-sensitive people.
What is the fastest dish to make with chickpea flour?
Besan cheela takes 10 minutes - mix with water, spices, and pour like a pancake on a hot tawa.
Can chickpea flour be frozen?
Chickpea flour doesn't need freezing - store in a cool, dry place. It lasts 6-12 months.
What spices go well with chickpea flour?
Turmeric, cumin, ajwain, red chili, asafoetida, coriander, and green chili all enhance besan dishes.