what is gram flour
Not to be confused with graham flour. Gram flour, also known as garbanzo bean flour, or besan, is a pulse flour made from ground chickpeas known in a number of Asian countries as gram. It is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi 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. In the form of a paste with water or yogurt, it is also popular as a facial exfoliant in the Indian Subcontinent.ram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates, no gluten, and a higher proportion of protein than other flours.