Nitra Besan (Gram Flour)

About this item

Fine gram flour for crisp pakoras. Nitra Besan is chickpea flour finely milled from split chana dal, a pantry staple for fritters, curries and sweets.

Why cooks choose it

The smooth, even grind whisks into a lump-free batter that coats vegetables in a light, crisp shell. The same besan binds kadhi and dhokla, and roasts slowly in ghee into nutty, fragrant besan ladoo.

What to cook with it

• Vegetable pakoras and bhajias
• Besan chilla (savoury pancakes)
• Gujarati kadhi
• Dhokla
• Besan ladoo

How to cook

For pakora batter, whisk 1 cup besan with salt, chilli, ajwain and about 1/2 cup water to a thick, coating consistency, then dip vegetables and fry in hot oil. Sift before using for sweets.

Pack sizes

Available in 500 g and 1 kg packs.

Storage

Store airtight in a cool, dry place; refrigerate in hot months to keep it fresh.

Try it in our Crispy Vegetable Pakoras recipe, or browse the full flour range. Order it on WhatsApp for delivery in the UAE.