By Suprita Mitter
July 20, 2024
Besan or gram flour is a versatile ingredient. It is commonly used in Indian homes to whip up quick savoury treats as well as sweets. Easy to prepare, these snacks can be fried, steamed, or baked, offering a range of textures and flavours.
This is a savoury Indian pancake made with besan, finely chopped vegetables, and spices. It is delicious and can be ready in minutes.
Deep-fried fritters are made by dipping vegetables such as onions, potatoes, spinach, or cauliflower, in a seasoned besan batter and frying until crisp. These fried-snacks are tea-time favourites and immensely popular in the monsoon.
The sweet, melt-in-your-mouth ladoos can be made with roasted besan, ghee, and sugar. Usually made on festive occasions, the ladoos are easy to make and a crowd favourite.
This soft, steamed yellow, cake made from a fermented batter of besan and yoghurt is a popular Gujarati snack. Considered healthier compared to fried snacks, Dholka is loved across India.
Another delicious snack from Gujarat, are the thin, rolled-up strips made from a cooked batter of besan and yoghurt. When served with green mint chutney, this dish will disappear from the plate within minutes of being served.
Crispy, thin noodles made from a dough of besan and spices, sev is a versatile snack. It can be eaten plain when spiced or used as a topping for various Indian chaats and snacks.
Besan Toast is a savoury snack where slices of bread are dipped in a spiced besan batter and pan-fried. Perfect for a quick breakfast or tea-time snack.