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besan recipes, 1206 veg recipes using Besan
In the case of Indian cuisine, besan should be called all-purpose flour instead of Maida!
besan recipes. besan indian recipe collection. Besan or gram flour is a pale yellow colored, nutty flavored flour made by grinding Chana dal (Bengal gram). The Chana dal can be either raw or roasted, when roasted it has a stronger flavor which is better than the raw bitter flour. Besan is high in protein content, gluten-free and rich in other nutrients like magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. Owing anti-microbial properties, besan is mixed with different ingredients to create a home-made pack that acts as a cleanser in exfoliating all types of skin.
You can make besan flour at home by grinding (preferably roasted) Bengal gram in a food processor until the mixture becomes a fine powder. You can store this flour in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to six months or in the freezer for up to twelve months.
Be it the sweet Gujarati Kadhi, Rajasthani Pakoda kadhi or the Punjabi kadhi, besan forms an integral part in these dishes. Apart from that, besan is used exclusively as the main ingredient in a variety of dishes like pakora, authentic Gujarati snacks like Khandvi, Khaman Dhokla and Rajasthani gravies like gatte ki subzi. Maharashtra's famous batata vada, bhajji pav, pitla, zunka etc. Besan can be used as a thickener in gravies, as a batter for frying,the binding agent in kebab/patty or as an egg replacer.
Indian starter recipes using besan
Chickpea flour is very absorbent and can be used as a binding agent while making varieties of appetizers (be it kebab/tikka/patty). Give a healthy twist to the very famous aloo tikki? You can surely munch on them guilt-free. Also, these sprouts tikki can be relished for starter or evening snacks with tongue-tickling chutneys.
How about marinating some cottage cheese with curd and dry spices? The addition of besan to the marinade helps in binding all the ingredients together. Relish hot paneer tikka with mint chutney! You can even deep fry some crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth Paneer cheese balls or cocktail-sized vegetable kebab for your next party!
It is also used to make an array of dry snacks like South India's ribbon sev, Gujarat's fafda, chakli or fried masala peanut.
Besan Chilla recipes
Escalate your energy levels at the start of the day with these light on tummy, easy to make besan chilla. This protein-packed, low in calories chilla is surely going to lead you to a beautiful day. Try making Lauki chilla which is packed with the succulence of bottle gourd, tanginess of curd and the warmth of chilli powder. If you don't like lauki then flip some tomato omelette. You can savour them with pickle or a bowl of curd.
Indian Sweet Recipes using Besan
Traditional Indian Mithai recipes made from besan like Mysore Pak, Sweet Boondi and Mohanthal are loved by one and all. Using sweet boondi, you can even prepare delicious Motichoor Ke Ladoo. Other than these Indian sweets like Besan barfi, Besan laddoo, Baked Besan gujiya and Besan sheera are quick and easy to make.
You can even make besan laddoo in a microwave oven. In all these recipes, make sure you roast the besan well to avoid a raw smell. An addition of cardamom powder and mixed dry-fruits enhances the taste and texture greatly. You can make these delights for festive occassions like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. They also make a good treat for kids.
Enjoy our collection of 1206 veg recipes using Besan and cook new delights every day!
Popular with many, this kadhi is my favourite too. Medley of vegetables make this kadhi interesting and delicious. … More..
Recipe# 4191
19 June, 2016
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dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | non-fried dapka kadhi | with 25 … More..
Recipe# 156
25 June, 2016
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Keep anaemic at bay with this super-tasty and satiating Bajra Roti in Kadhi. This delicious recipe features sumptuous … More..
Recipe# 4385
08 July, 2016
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A richly-flavoured kadhi with the delectable tang of tomatoes! Borrowed from Sindhi cuisine, this mouth-watering Tamatar ki Kadhi … More..
Recipe# 4393
09 July, 2016
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The hariyali roti is so flavourful and aromatic that you cannot say, “no,” even if your tummy is … More..
Recipe# 5913
12 July, 2016
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Here is a fabulous snack with a unique flavour and texture, which will thrill you! Not only are … More..
Recipe# 836
27 July, 2016
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Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great digestive element … More..
Recipe# 900
09 August, 2016
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When you deep-fry dumplings of fenugreek leaves bound together by wheat flour and besan, you get really tasty … More..
Recipe# 2348
12 August, 2016
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Recipe# 5185
16 September, 2016
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Recipe# 3291
20 September, 2016
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27 September, 2016
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Recipe# 437
30 September, 2016
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The humble kadhi transforms into grand fare in this delectable Palak Pakoda Kadhi recipe, where deep-fried spinach pakodas … More..
Recipe# 445
01 October, 2016
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The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan … More..
Recipe# 431
01 October, 2016
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Methi is an ingredient normally used to make rotis and parathas , but usually it is either sautéed … More..
Recipe# 6523
15 October, 2016
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A traditional treat from the kitchens of Gujarati , the Tameta Muthia nu Shaak will amaze you with … More..
Recipe# 4167
25 October, 2016
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The very word makhani brings to our mind a rich gravy with lots of butter and cream! However, … More..
Recipe# 4200
01 November, 2016
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The well-thought-out choice of spices in the stuffing is sure to delight your taste buds. This healthy variation … More..
Recipe# 4224
01 November, 2016
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Dal Dhokli is an all-time favourite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which strips of wheat flour … More..
Recipe# 6571
17 November, 2016
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Arbi Naveli is an exquisite preparation of deep-fried colocasia slices floated in a tongue-tickling gravy. The tomato-based gravy … More..
Recipe# 4627
21 December, 2016
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Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … More..
Recipe# 6693
31 January, 2017
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An all-time favourite from the kitchens of Gujarat, the Khatti Meethi Papdi is a delicious subzi that combines … More..
Recipe# 4212
02 February, 2017
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Crisp and flavour-packed whole wheat flour dapkas with the mild sweetness of bananas and the perky taste of … More..
Recipe# 6706
06 February, 2017
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Think jar snack and sev is one of the first options that comes to mind. Popular all over … More..
Recipe# 6758
06 March, 2017
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Batata Vada, this popular street-food from Western India has gained a place in the hearts of Indians all … More..
Recipe# 5196
16 March, 2017
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Fenugreek leaves and sesame seeds are mixed with assorted flours in this tasty wheat flour free version of … More..
Recipe# 5832
16 March, 2017
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A rich and tasty treat that is sure to pamper you, the Bharvan Simla Mirch is a grand … More..
Recipe# 5723
27 April, 2017
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The famous gujarati ‘ras-puri’ meal is incomplete without fajeto! fajeto cannot be classified as kadhi, dal or subzi… … More..
Recipe# 1809
27 April, 2017
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A combination of healthy flours and vegetables is used to make these nourishing rotis. Cabbage adds crunch to … More..
Recipe# 4326
15 May, 2017
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For a taste of authentic Gujarati cuisine, have a go at the Stuffed Bhindi Sambhariya. Ladies finger, cooked … More..
Recipe# 6916
17 May, 2017
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Popular with many, this kadhi is my favourite too. Medley of vegetables make this kadhi interesting and delicious. … More..
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dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | non-fried dapka kadhi | with 25 … More..
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Keep anaemic at bay with this super-tasty and satiating Bajra Roti in Kadhi. This delicious recipe features sumptuous … More..
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A richly-flavoured kadhi with the delectable tang of tomatoes! Borrowed from Sindhi cuisine, this mouth-watering Tamatar ki Kadhi … More..
calories per serving
The hariyali roti is so flavourful and aromatic that you cannot say, “no,” even if your tummy is … More..
calories per serving
Here is a fabulous snack with a unique flavour and texture, which will thrill you! Not only are … More..
calories per serving
Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great digestive element … More..
calories per serving
When you deep-fry dumplings of fenugreek leaves bound together by wheat flour and besan, you get really tasty … More..
calories per serving
Non-vegetarian foods are extremely high in protein, but that does not mean vegetarians have to worry, as there … More..
calories per serving
Bharwan Baingan always means a dose of excitement for your taste buds, whether it is made the Punjabi … More..
calories per serving
This indigenous burger-like snack is the quickest and tastiest meal you can have in Mumbai – any time … More..
calories per serving
Yummmmm, Vada Pav ! It is now possible to prepare Mumbai’s favourite street food in a healthy form … More..
calories per serving
The humble kadhi transforms into grand fare in this delectable Palak Pakoda Kadhi recipe, where deep-fried spinach pakodas … More..
calories per serving
The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan … More..
calories per serving
Methi is an ingredient normally used to make rotis and parathas , but usually it is either sautéed … More..
calories per serving
A traditional treat from the kitchens of Gujarati , the Tameta Muthia nu Shaak will amaze you with … More..
calories per serving
The very word makhani brings to our mind a rich gravy with lots of butter and cream! However, … More..
calories per serving
The well-thought-out choice of spices in the stuffing is sure to delight your taste buds. This healthy variation … More..
calories per serving
Dal Dhokli is an all-time favourite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which strips of wheat flour … More..
calories per serving
Arbi Naveli is an exquisite preparation of deep-fried colocasia slices floated in a tongue-tickling gravy. The tomato-based gravy … More..
calories per serving
Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … More..
calories per serving
An all-time favourite from the kitchens of Gujarat, the Khatti Meethi Papdi is a delicious subzi that combines … More..
calories per serving
Crisp and flavour-packed whole wheat flour dapkas with the mild sweetness of bananas and the perky taste of … More..
calories per serving
Think jar snack and sev is one of the first options that comes to mind. Popular all over … More..
calories per serving
Batata Vada, this popular street-food from Western India has gained a place in the hearts of Indians all … More..
calories per serving
Fenugreek leaves and sesame seeds are mixed with assorted flours in this tasty wheat flour free version of … More..
calories per serving
A rich and tasty treat that is sure to pamper you, the Bharvan Simla Mirch is a grand … More..
calories per serving
The famous gujarati ‘ras-puri’ meal is incomplete without fajeto! fajeto cannot be classified as kadhi, dal or subzi… … More..
calories per serving
A combination of healthy flours and vegetables is used to make these nourishing rotis. Cabbage adds crunch to … More..
calories per serving
For a taste of authentic Gujarati cuisine, have a go at the Stuffed Bhindi Sambhariya. Ladies finger, cooked … More..

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