Description
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The 2kg pack of KTC Superfine Gram Flour contains ground chickpeas, also known as Besan. It's a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine and is valued for its versatility and nutritional properties.
Characteristics of KTC Superfine Gram Flour:
- Superfine Texture: The "superfine" designation indicates that the flour has been milled to a very fine consistency, which is ideal for smooth batters and coatings.
- Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for those avoiding gluten in their diet.
- Nutrient-Rich: Gram flour is a good source of protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and folate.
- Earthy and Nutty Flavor: It has a distinct earthy and slightly nutty flavor that adds a unique taste to dishes.
- Excellent Binding Agent: It acts as a great binder in various recipes.
Culinary Uses:
KTC Superfine Gram Flour is incredibly versatile and used in a wide array of Indian dishes:
- Savory Snacks: It's the primary ingredient for popular snacks like pakoras, bhajis, and bondas.
- Batter for Frying: Used to create a smooth batter for coating vegetables, paneer, and other ingredients before deep-frying.
- Thickening Agent: Can be used to thicken curries, sauces, and soups.
- Besan Cheela (Pancakes): Used to make savory pancakes, often with added vegetables and spices.
- Sweets: A key ingredient in traditional Indian sweets like Besan Ladoo, Mysore Pak, and Mohanthal.
- Coatings: Can be used as a dry or wet coating for vegetables before shallow frying or baking.
- Facial Exfoliant (Ubtan): Traditionally used in homemade facial scrubs for its cleansing and exfoliating properties (though this is a non-culinary use).
