10 Easy Protein Rich Meals You Can Prepare With Besan

By Nikita Toppo

Besan or gram flour is loaded with protein along with other vitamins and minerals. It is a staple in Indian cuisine and commonly used to make pakode. But there are many other dishes that can be prepared with this healthy flour. Here are top ten options to try.

Besan Cheela

This desi pancake is made by combining veggies with besan, green chillies, coriander leaves and spices.

Gram Flour Pancakes

Made with gram flour and a mix of seasonings, this pancake is different from besan cheela.

Gram Flour Pizza Crust

Mix gram flour with little salt and water and prepare a batter. Bake in the oven like a pancake and your healthy pizza crust is ready.

Gram Flour Soup

This 5-minute soup recipe made with besan, chopped garlic and herbs is perfect for untimely hunger pangs.

Besan Paratha

Made with gram flour, oats flour and multi grain flour, this paratha is perfect for a healthy start of the day.

Gatta Curry

This traditional Rajasthani curry prepared with gram flour dumplings cooked in a spiced yoghurt-based curry is perfect for a wholesome lunch when paired with steamed rice.

Besan Wali Bhindi

This yummy and nutritious side dish is made by cooking bhindi with spices and besan paste.

Besan Ke Kebab

Shape gram flour into patties with spices and shallow fry them to prepare this yummy snack.

Kadhi

This is a popular curry dish across India that is made with gram flour, curd and spices.

Gram Flour Pasta

Made with a dough of gram flour and water, this protein-packed pasta is delicious along with being healthy.