Gram flour - wikipedia Gram flour Not to be confused with graham flour. Gram flour Nutritional value per 100 g ( 3.5 oz ) Energy 1,619 kJ ( 387 kcal ) Carbohydrates 57 g Sugars 10 g Dietary fiber 10 g Fat 6 g Protein 22 g Vitamins Quantity % DV Niacin ( B3 ) 7 % 1 mg Folate ( B9 ) 109 % 437 μg Minerals Quantity % DV Calcium 5 % 45 mg Iron 31 % 4 mg Magnesium 47 % 166 mg Phosphorus 45 % 318 mg Potassium 18 % 846 mg Selenium 11 % 8 μg Sodium 4 % 64 mg Zinc 21 % 2 mg Other constituents Quantity Water 10 g Units μg = micrograms mg = milligrams IU = International units Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source : USDA Nutrient Database Gram flour or chickpea flour or besan ( Hindi : बेसन ; Burmese : ပဲမှုန့် ; Urdu : بيسن ‎ ), is a pulse flour made from a variety of ground chickpea known as Bengal gram. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani and Sri Lankan cuisines. Gram flour can be made from either raw or roasted gram beans. The roasted variety is more flavorful, while the raw variety has a slightly bitter taste. Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Dishes 2.1 South Asia 2.2 Southeast and East Asia 2.3 Southern Europe 2.4 North Africa 3 Other uses 4 See also 5 Notes Characteristics Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates, higher fiber relative to other flours, no gluten, and a higher proportion of protein than other flours. Dishes South asia Gram flour is under popular use in the Indian subcontinent, where it is used to make the following : A variety of snacks Sev Bhajjis Bikaneri Bhujia Bonda Boondi Chakli Chila / Cheela / Dhirda / Dhirde ( besan dosa ) Dhokla / Khaman Kadhi Zunka / Pithala / Pithla Laddu Soan papdi Mysore pak Pakoras Papadums Patra In Andhra Pradesh, it is used in a curry with gram flour cakes called Senaga Pindi Kura ( Telugu : శెనగ పిండి కూర ) and is eaten with Chapati or Puri, mostly during winter for breakfast. Chila ( or chilla ), a pancake made with gram flour batter, is a popular street food in India. Southeast and East Asia Burmese tofu Jidou liangfen Southern europe Along the coast of the Ligurian Sea, flour made from garbanzo beans, which are a different variety of chickpea closely related to Bengal gram, is used to make a thin pancake that is baked in the oven. This popular street food is called farinata in Italian cuisine, fainâ in Genoa, and is known as socca or cade in French cuisine. It is used to make panelle, a fritter in Sicilian cuisine. In Spanish cuisine, gram flour is an ingredient for tortillitas de camarones. Also in Cyprus and Greece, it is used as a garnishing ingredient for the funeral ritual food Koliva, blessed and eaten during Orthodox Memorial services. North africa In Morocco, they make a dish called karan from gram flour and eggs, which is baked in the oven. A similar famous dish is prepared in Algeria called Garantita or Karantita ( believed to be originated from the Spanish term Calentica that means hot ). Other uses In the form of a paste with water or dahi ( yogurt ), it is also popular as a facial exfoliant in the Indian Subcontinent. When mixed with an equal proportion of water, it can be used as an egg replacement in vegan cooking. See also List of chickpea dishes Oralu kallu, a type of grinding machine using stone to produce flour in some parts of India Notes ^ Jump up to : `` Chickpea flour ( besan ) ''. Nutrition Data : Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter. Retrieved 2007 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Grains and Flours Glossary : Besan ''. Celiac Sprue Association. Archived from the original on 2007 - 10 - 03. Retrieved 2007 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Senagapindi Kura ( Onion curry with Besan ) ''. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Karantita, Garantita, La Petite Panière ''. Retrieved July 18, 2016. Jump up ^ `` What is gram flour ? ''. Blurtit.com. Retrieved 2007 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ The Vegan Society. `` Egg Substitutes ''. Vegansociety.com. Archived from the original on 2011 - 07 - 16. Retrieved 2009 - 12 - 31. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gram_flour&oldid=850454194 '' Categories : Flour Chickpea dishes Hidden categories : Articles containing Hindi - language text Articles containing Burmese - language text Articles containing Urdu - language text Articles containing Telugu - language text Talk Contents About Wikipedia भोजपुरी Català Español Esperanto Euskara فارسی Français 한국어 हिन्दी עברית मैथिली मराठी 日本 語 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Polski संस्कृतम् Svenska தமிழ் 9 more Edit links This page was last edited on 15 July 2018, at 23 : 57 ( UTC ). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: what is the meaning of gram flour in hindi
Answer: a pulse flour