Besan or Gram flour is a very popular ingredient used in making of various dishes in Indian cooking. Gram flour is a powder made by grinding Bengal gram or Chana dal and it has a nice nutty flavor. The besan is a chief condiment in Indian; Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisines. Gram flour is yellow in color, powdery and has an earthy flavor. It is used in making a variety of savory and sweet dishes. Besan or gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates, however, compared to the standard wheat flour. Besan is also rich in various nutrients including magnesium copper, folate, and manganese. It also contains iron, zinc, phosphorus, calcium and potassium.
