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रेसिपी यूज़िंग बेसन - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using besan in Hindi)
ચણાનો લોટઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using besan in Gujarati)

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.

Maharashtrian PitlaMaharashtrian Pitla

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.

Paneer Cheese BallsPaneer Cheese Balls

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

Tomato Omelette RecipeTomato Omelette Recipe

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

Motichoor Ke LadooMotichoor Ke Ladoo

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

    113

    calories per serving

  • dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | non-fried dapka kadhi | with 25 … More..

    Recipe# 156

    25 June, 2016

    305

    calories per serving

  • 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

    220

    calories per serving

  • 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

    52

    calories per serving

  • The hariyali roti is so flavourful and aromatic that you cannot say, “no,” even if your tummy is … More..

    Recipe# 5913

    12 July, 2016

    125

    calories per serving

  • Here is a fabulous snack with a unique flavour and texture, which will thrill you! Not only are … More..

    Recipe# 836

    27 July, 2016

    23

    calories per serving

  • Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great digestive element … More..

    Recipe# 900

    09 August, 2016

    82

    calories per serving

  • 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

    590

    calories per serving

  • Non-vegetarian foods are extremely high in protein, but that does not mean vegetarians have to worry, as there … More..

    Recipe# 5185

    16 September, 2016

    311

    calories per serving

  • Bharwan Baingan always means a dose of excitement for your taste buds, whether it is made the Punjabi … More..

    Recipe# 3291

    20 September, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • This indigenous burger-like snack is the quickest and tastiest meal you can have in Mumbai – any time … More..

    Recipe# 452

    27 September, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Yummmmm, Vada Pav ! It is now possible to prepare Mumbai’s favourite street food in a healthy form … More..

    Recipe# 437

    30 September, 2016

    176

    calories per serving

  • 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

    166

    calories per serving

  • 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

    118

    calories per serving

  • Methi is an ingredient normally used to make rotis and parathas , but usually it is either sautéed … More..

    Recipe# 6523

    15 October, 2016

    219

    calories per serving

  • A traditional treat from the kitchens of Gujarati , the Tameta Muthia nu Shaak will amaze you with … More..

    Recipe# 4167

    25 October, 2016

    92

    calories per serving

  • The very word makhani brings to our mind a rich gravy with lots of butter and cream! However, … More..

    Recipe# 4200

    01 November, 2016

    138

    calories per serving

  • 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

    135

    calories per serving

  • 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

    435

    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..

    Recipe# 4627

    21 December, 2016

    457

    calories per serving

  • 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

    253

    calories per serving

  • 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

    0

    calories per serving

  • 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

    214

    calories per serving

  • Think jar snack and sev is one of the first options that comes to mind. Popular all over … More..

    Recipe# 6758

    06 March, 2017

    554

    calories per serving

  • 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

    104

    calories per serving

  • Fenugreek leaves and sesame seeds are mixed with assorted flours in this tasty wheat flour free version of … More..

    Recipe# 5832

    16 March, 2017

    132

    calories per serving

  • A rich and tasty treat that is sure to pamper you, the Bharvan Simla Mirch is a grand … More..

    Recipe# 5723

    27 April, 2017

    0

    calories per serving

  • 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

    134

    calories per serving

  • A combination of healthy flours and vegetables is used to make these nourishing rotis. Cabbage adds crunch to … More..

    Recipe# 4326

    15 May, 2017

    106

    calories per serving

  • For a taste of authentic Gujarati cuisine, have a go at the Stuffed Bhindi Sambhariya. Ladies finger, cooked … More..

    Recipe# 6916

    17 May, 2017

    465

    calories per serving

    113

    calories per serving

    Popular with many, this kadhi is my favourite too. Medley of vegetables make this kadhi interesting and delicious. … More..

    305

    calories per serving

    dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | non-fried dapka kadhi | with 25 … More..

    220

    calories per serving

    Keep anaemic at bay with this super-tasty and satiating Bajra Roti in Kadhi. This delicious recipe features sumptuous … More..

    52

    calories per serving

    A richly-flavoured kadhi with the delectable tang of tomatoes! Borrowed from Sindhi cuisine, this mouth-watering Tamatar ki Kadhi … More..

    125

    calories per serving

    The hariyali roti is so flavourful and aromatic that you cannot say, “no,” even if your tummy is … More..

    23

    calories per serving

    Here is a fabulous snack with a unique flavour and texture, which will thrill you! Not only are … More..

    82

    calories per serving

    Tender ajwain leaves are dipped in a besan batter and deep fried. They add a great digestive element … More..

    590

    calories per serving

    When you deep-fry dumplings of fenugreek leaves bound together by wheat flour and besan, you get really tasty … More..

    311

    calories per serving

    Non-vegetarian foods are extremely high in protein, but that does not mean vegetarians have to worry, as there … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Bharwan Baingan always means a dose of excitement for your taste buds, whether it is made the Punjabi … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This indigenous burger-like snack is the quickest and tastiest meal you can have in Mumbai – any time … More..

    176

    calories per serving

    Yummmmm, Vada Pav ! It is now possible to prepare Mumbai’s favourite street food in a healthy form … More..

    166

    calories per serving

    The humble kadhi transforms into grand fare in this delectable Palak Pakoda Kadhi recipe, where deep-fried spinach pakodas … More..

    118

    calories per serving

    The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan … More..

    219

    calories per serving

    Methi is an ingredient normally used to make rotis and parathas , but usually it is either sautéed … More..

    92

    calories per serving

    A traditional treat from the kitchens of Gujarati , the Tameta Muthia nu Shaak will amaze you with … More..

    138

    calories per serving

    The very word makhani brings to our mind a rich gravy with lots of butter and cream! However, … More..

    135

    calories per serving

    The well-thought-out choice of spices in the stuffing is sure to delight your taste buds. This healthy variation … More..

    435

    calories per serving

    Dal Dhokli is an all-time favourite dish made in Maharashtra and Gujarat, in which strips of wheat flour … More..

    457

    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..

    253

    calories per serving

    Mumbai’s very own burger, now made in Jain style! Vada Pav is part and parcel of Mumbai’s culture, … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    An all-time favourite from the kitchens of Gujarat, the Khatti Meethi Papdi is a delicious subzi that combines … More..

    214

    calories per serving

    Crisp and flavour-packed whole wheat flour dapkas with the mild sweetness of bananas and the perky taste of … More..

    554

    calories per serving

    Think jar snack and sev is one of the first options that comes to mind. Popular all over … More..

    104

    calories per serving

    Batata Vada, this popular street-food from Western India has gained a place in the hearts of Indians all … More..

    132

    calories per serving

    Fenugreek leaves and sesame seeds are mixed with assorted flours in this tasty wheat flour free version of … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    A rich and tasty treat that is sure to pamper you, the Bharvan Simla Mirch is a grand … More..

    134

    calories per serving

    The famous gujarati ‘ras-puri’ meal is incomplete without fajeto! fajeto cannot be classified as kadhi, dal or subzi… … More..

    106

    calories per serving

    A combination of healthy flours and vegetables is used to make these nourishing rotis. Cabbage adds crunch to … More..

    465

    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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