Organic Besan Flour (Chickpea Flour) | SpiceBloom NZ
Organic Besan Flour (Chickpea Flour) from India
Fine, golden and naturally nutty flour for pakoras, flatbreads, savoury pancakes, curries and everyday plant-based cooking. 🥣✨
Made from 100% certified organic chickpeas, our Organic Besan Flour is also known as gram flour or chana flour. Traditionally stone-milled, it has a fine golden texture and a distinctive earthy, nutty flavour that works beautifully across Indian, Mediterranean and everyday savoury cooking.
Besan creates smooth batters, helps bind fritters and savoury mixtures, and can be used to thicken curries and gravies. It provides 20g of protein and 16.5g of dietary fibre per 100g according to the product’s nutrition information.
Why You’ll Love Organic Besan Flour
A versatile chickpea flour with a fine texture, nutty flavour and countless uses across savoury cooking.
Fine and Easy to Mix
The finely milled texture combines smoothly with water and seasonings, making it easy to create batters for fritters, pancakes and flatbreads.
Crisp Batters and Reliable Binding
Besan coats vegetables well and helps bind savoury mixtures, making it especially useful for pakoras, bhajis, fritters and patties.
One Flour, Many Cuisines
Use it in Indian chilla and kadhi, French socca, Italian farinata, savoury baking, sauces and everyday plant-based cooking.
🇮🇳 From Indian Kitchens to Kiwi Pantries
Besan flour has long been a staple in Indian cooking, where it is used for pakoras, chilla, kadhi, sweets and savoury batters. This certified organic besan originates from India and is packed by SpiceBloom in Auckland, New Zealand.
3 Delicious Ways to Use Besan Flour
From crisp Indian favourites to simple Mediterranean flatbreads.
Pakoras and Onion Bhajis
Whisk besan with water, salt and your favourite spices, then use it to coat sliced vegetables or onion before frying or baking until crisp and golden.
Chilla, Socca and Farinata
Combine with water, olive oil and seasonings to make savoury chickpea pancakes or thin, golden flatbreads in a hot frying pan or oven.
Curries, Gravies and Binding
Dry-roast a small amount before adding it to kadhi or sauces, or use it as a practical binder in vegetable patties and savoury mixtures.
Quick Recipe: 15-Minute Savoury Chickpea Pancake
A simple egg-free breakfast or lunch idea with crisp edges, tender vegetables and warming spice.
→ ½ cup SpiceBloom Organic Besan Flour
→ ½ cup water
→ 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ ¼ teaspoon Organic Turmeric Ground
→ ¼ cup finely diced red onion, spinach and capsicum
→ Salt to taste
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📋 Product Details
| Product Name | Organic Besan Flour (Chickpea Flour) |
| Origin | India |
| Packed In | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Ingredients | 100% Certified Organic Besan Flour (Stone-Milled Chickpea Flour). |
| Flavour and Texture | Fine, golden flour with an earthy, naturally nutty flavour. |
| Dietary Suitability | Vegan, vegetarian and plant-based. Contains no ingredients of animal origin. |
| Best For | Pakoras, onion bhajis, chilla, socca, farinata, fritters, curries, gravies, binding and savoury baking. |
| Allergen Note | While chickpeas are naturally grain-free and contain no gluten, this product is re-packed in a facility that also handles wheat and gluten-containing cereals, as well as peanuts, soy and sesame seeds. It is therefore not represented as gluten-free and is not suitable for individuals with coeliac disease or severe gluten allergies. |
Nutrition Information
Average quantity per 100g.
| Energy | 1520 kJ |
| Protein | 20.0 g |
| Fat, Total | 5.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44.5 g |
| Sugars | 11.0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 16.5 g |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is besan flour the same as chickpea flour?
The names are often used interchangeably, although traditional besan is commonly made from split chickpeas and tends to have a particularly fine texture. It is also known as gram flour or chana flour.
Can besan flour be used instead of eggs?
Besan can work as a binder and as the base for egg-free savoury pancakes, fritters, quiches and similar dishes. It will not behave exactly like egg in every recipe, so some adjustment may be required.
Is this besan flour gluten-free?
Chickpeas do not naturally contain gluten. However, this product is packed in a facility that also handles wheat and gluten-containing cereals, so it is not represented as gluten-free and is not suitable for people with coeliac disease or severe gluten allergies.
How can I use besan flour in curries and gravies?
Dry-roast a small amount over low heat before whisking it into liquid. This helps develop its nutty flavour and can give kadhi, sauces and gravies a smoother, thicker consistency.
Can I use besan flour for flatbreads?
Yes. Mix it with water, olive oil and seasonings to make Indian chilla, French socca or Italian farinata. Cook until the centre is set and the edges are crisp and golden.
Bring More Possibilities to Your Savoury Pantry
From crisp pakoras and savoury pancakes to curries and golden flatbreads, Organic Besan Flour is a versatile staple for everyday cooking. Packed in Auckland and delivered NZ-wide.
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