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495 besan recipes


Last Updated : Nov 10,2024




बेसन रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (besan recipes in Hindi)
ચણાનો લોટ રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (besan recipes in Gujarati)

besan recipes, 1206 veg recipes using Besan

In the case of Indian cuisine, besan should be called all-purpose flour instead of Maida!

besan recipes. besan indian recipe collection. Besan or gram flour is a pale yellow colored, nutty flavored flour made by grinding Chana dal (Bengal gram). The Chana dal can be either raw or roasted, when roasted it has a stronger flavor which is better than the raw bitter flour. Besan is high in protein content, gluten-free and rich in other nutrients like magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. Owing anti-microbial properties, besan is mixed with different ingredients to create a home-made pack that acts as a cleanser in exfoliating all types of skin.

You can make besan flour at home by grinding (preferably roasted) Bengal gram in a food processor until the mixture becomes a fine powder. You can store this flour in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to six months or in the freezer for up to twelve months.

Maharashtrian PitlaMaharashtrian Pitla

Be it the sweet Gujarati Kadhi, Rajasthani Pakoda kadhi or the Punjabi kadhi, besan forms an integral part in these dishes. Apart from that, besan is used exclusively as the main ingredient in a variety of dishes like pakora, authentic Gujarati snacks like Khandvi, Khaman Dhokla and Rajasthani gravies like gatte ki subzi. Maharashtra's famous batata vada, bhajji pav, pitla, zunka etc. Besan can be used as a thickener in gravies, as a batter for frying,the binding agent in kebab/patty or as an egg replacer.

Indian starter recipes using besan

Chickpea flour is very absorbent and can be used as a binding agent while making varieties of appetizers (be it kebab/tikka/patty). Give a healthy twist to the very famous aloo tikki? You can surely munch on them guilt-free. Also, these sprouts tikki can be relished for starter or evening snacks with tongue-tickling chutneys.

Paneer Cheese BallsPaneer Cheese Balls

How about marinating some cottage cheese with curd and dry spices? The addition of besan to the marinade helps in binding all the ingredients together. Relish hot paneer tikka with mint chutney! You can even deep fry some crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth Paneer cheese balls or cocktail-sized vegetable kebab for your next party!

It is also used to make an array of dry snacks like South India's ribbon sev, Gujarat's fafda, chakli or fried masala peanut.

Besan Chilla recipes

Tomato Omelette RecipeTomato Omelette Recipe

Escalate your energy levels at the start of the day with these light on tummy, easy to make besan chilla. This protein-packed, low in calories chilla is surely going to lead you to a beautiful day. Try making Lauki chilla which is packed with the succulence of bottle gourd, tanginess of curd and the warmth of chilli powder. If you don't like lauki then flip some tomato omelette. You can savour them with pickle or a bowl of curd.

Indian Sweet Recipes using Besan

Motichoor Ke LadooMotichoor Ke Ladoo

Traditional Indian Mithai recipes made from besan like Mysore Pak, Sweet Boondi and Mohanthal are loved by one and all. Using sweet boondi, you can even prepare delicious Motichoor Ke Ladoo. Other than these Indian sweets like Besan barfi, Besan laddoo, Baked Besan gujiya and Besan sheera are quick and easy to make.

You can even make besan laddoo in a microwave oven. In all these recipes, make sure you roast the besan well to avoid a raw smell. An addition of cardamom powder and mixed dry-fruits enhances the taste and texture greatly. You can make these delights for festive occassions like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. They also make a good treat for kids.

Enjoy our collection of 1206 veg recipes using Besan and cook new delights every day!

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Besan Ladoo, Indian Mithai
Recipe# 2034
28 Mar 24

 
by Tarla Dalal
besan ladoo recipe | besan ke ladoo | besan ladoo with step by step photos | with 20 amazing images. besan ladoo is one of the most popular mithai in Indian ....
Besan Paratha, Zero Oil Besan Paratha
Recipe# 22222
06 Aug 21

 by Tarla Dalal
besan paratha recipe | masala besan paratha | besan ke parathe | zero oil besan paratha | with 54 amazing images. besan paratha recipe | masal ....
Besan Laddoo ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 4896
16 Jul 20

 
by Tarla Dalal
Who has not heard of Besan Laddoo? This all-time favourite Indian mithai holds a very special place in Indian cuisine, because it has withstood the test of time and geography. Although known by different names, it is popular in almost all the regions of India, and ....
Rice and Besan Pancake
Recipe# 22619
28 Feb 24

 by Tarla Dalal
rice and besan pancake recipe | besan rice mini uttapam | besan chawal na pudla | besan bhaat na pudla | with 19 amazing images. Leftover rice and besan (gram flour) pan ....
Besan Masala Peanuts, Microwave Besan Masala Groundnut
Recipe# 4893
18 Mar 22

 by Tarla Dalal
besan masala peanuts recipe | microwave besan masala groundnut recipe | healthy besan masala peanuts | no fry besan masala peanuts | with 34 amazing images. besan masala ....
Khandvi ( Besan Gujarati Khandvi)
Recipe# 33282
16 Apr 20

 
by Tarla Dalal
besan khandvi recipe | Bengal gram flour khandvi | Protein rich healthy khandvi | Gujarati khandvi farsan | with amazing 32 images. If somebody asks you to make besan kh ....
Besan and Green Pea Chilla ( Microwave Recipe )
Recipe# 33855
08 Nov 22

 by Tarla Dalal
besan and green peas chilla | matar besan cheela | healthy besan green peas chilla | besan and green peas chilla is an Indian pancake made from besan, green peas, spices and fruit salt. Ev ....
Besan Chilla, Besan Cheela
Recipe# 33439
28 Sep 21

 
by Tarla Dalal
besan chilla recipe | Rajasthani besan cheela | healthy gram flour veg omelette | with amazing 19 amazing images. This besan chilla recipe also called Rajasthani besan cheela is a tasty In ....
Jowar Bajra Besan Thalipeeth
Recipe# 35085
29 Nov 22

 
by Tarla Dalal
jowar bajra thalipeeth recipe | healthy jowar thalipeeth | Maharashtrian multigrain thalipeeth | with 23 amazing images. Here we present you with one of Maharashtra’s most popular and nutritious delicacies! Made of w ....
Cabbage Pancakes, Healthy Cabbage Besan Chilla
Recipe# 1712
18 Apr 22

 by Tarla Dalal
cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack | with 30 amazing images. cabbage panc ....
Punjabi Kadhi, Healthy Punjabi Besan Kadhi
Recipe# 30901
05 Jul 20

 by Tarla Dalal
Punjabi kadhi recipe | Punjabi besan kadhi | healthy Punjabi kadhi | with 20 amazing images. Every state in India has their own kadhi and Punjab, also has its very own kadhi known ....
Stuffed Chilla Recipe, Healthy Sprouts Besan Cheela
Recipe# 31074
18 Apr 22

 by Tarla Dalal
stuffed chilla recipe | healthy sprouts stuffed besan cheela | Indian stuffed besan chilla | healthy chila snack | with 43 amazing images. stuffed chilla recipe | ....
Besan Sheera, Indian Gram Flour Sheera
Recipe# 1528
18 Apr 22

 by Tarla Dalal
besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | Indian sweet recipe | with 26 amazing images. besan sheera recipe |
Besan Coated Fried Masala Peanuts
Recipe# 41929
12 Aug 22

 
by Tarla Dalal
Indians love peanuts, and there is no refuting this statement! Whether served boiled, roasted or deep-fried, peanuts have the potential to perk up your mood at any time. They are an especially wonderful accompaniment to tea! Of all the many forms in which peanuts are enjoyed in India, the Besan ....
Besan Bread Toast, Tava Bread Toast
Recipe# 42042
23 Dec 21

 by Tarla Dalal
This is a very unique, classically Indian toast that is made by tava-cooking bread coated with a batter of besan perked up with spice powders and veggies. The Besan Bread Toast has a crisp and spicy, veggie-dotted outer surface that reminds you of bhajiyas. This slowly gives way to the succu ....
Fafda Recipe, Gujarati Fafda, Crispy Besan Snack
Recipe# 42193
05 Oct 21

 by Tarla Dalal
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fafda recipe | Gujarati fafda | fafda gathiya | crispy besan snack recipe | with 19 amazing images. fafda recipe | Gujarati fafda |
Shimla Mirch Besan ki Sukhi Sabzi, Capsicum Besan Bhaji
Recipe# 42196
01 Nov 21

 by Tarla Dalal
shimla mirch besan ki sukhi sabzi recipe | capsicum besan bhaji | besan wali shimla mirch ki sabzi | Maharashtrian sabzi | with 24 amazing images. shimla mirch besan ki ....
Maharashtrian Pitla, Pitla Recipe, Besan Pitla Recipe
Recipe# 40781
12 Jan 23

 by Tarla Dalal
pitla recipe | Maharashtrian pitla | besan pitla | Maharashtrian pitla with chawal bhakri | with amazing 15 pictures Pitla is a very famous
Cauliflower Greens and Besan Muthia
Recipe# 41007
23 Jan 21

 by Tarla Dalal
cauliflower greens and besan muthia recipe | phool gobhi besan muthia | Indian style steamed muthia | healthy breakfast | with 23 amazing images. How often we find ourselves picking lush c ....
Besan Barfi, Quick Besan Barfi with Ghee
Recipe# 42128
13 Nov 20

 by Tarla Dalal
besan barfi recipe | besan barfi with ghee | quick Indian besan barfi sweet | with 13 amazing images. Richness personified yet unbelievably easy to make, the besan barfi is an
Fafda Chutney, Besan Chutney
Recipe# 42452
30 Nov 22

 
by Tarla Dalal
fafda chutney recipe | Indian besan chutney | Gujarati khaman kadhi | kadhi chutney for khaman and fafda | with 20 amazing images. fafda chutney recipe |
Non Fried Besan Chakli, Besan Murukku
Recipe# 41166
11 Apr 21

 by Tarla Dalal
non fried besan chakli recipe | besan murukku | baked besan chakli | besan chakli - Indian snack for diabetes | with 16 amazing images. non fried besan chakli recipe
Baked Besan Gujiya
Recipe# 42011
03 Sep 18

 by Tarla Dalal
The Baked Besan Gujiya is a crisp pocket of whole wheat flour dough stuffed with a rich mixture of roasted besan and nuts. This version of gujiya is interestingly healthier than the traditional version as it is baked rather than deep-fried. Yet, it has an amazing crispness that gives way to the ....
Besan Chilla Sandwich, Bread Chilla Sandwich
Recipe# 40318
31 May 22

 by Tarla Dalal
besan chilla sandwich recipe | bread chilla sandwich | Indian pudla sandwich | cheela sandwich tiffin recipe | besan chilla sandwich recipe | ....
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