Quantity - 500 g
Wholesome. Powerhouse of proteins and nutrition. Product of Natural Farming.
Community Impact: Organically grown by NPOP certified farmers, practicing natural farming.
Processing: Freshly stone ground.
Health Benefits: Heart healthy. Maintains cholesterol levels. Low glycemic index, helps in weight loss. “High quality protein. Rich in dietary fibres. Excellent source of vitamins, Beneficial for Type 2 diabetes and cancer. Digestion friendly.” (Jukanti et.al. 2012)
How to use: Used in kadis, pancakes, hummus, a coating to bhajiyas and pakodas, batata vada, burgers, chillas, barfis and desserts. Widely used externally for skin tightening packs, washing hair, and as a safe cleanser for infants.
Recipe: Besan Chilla
Take 1 cup besan in a mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, tomatoes, coriander leaves, ½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp crushed green chilies. Add spices – 2-3 pinches turmeric powder, ½ tsp carom seeds/Ajwain and salt to taste. Whisk everything together in ½ cup water. Heat a tawa. Then take a ladle full of batter and pour on pan. Spread lightly and gently. Cook on low flame. Flip when firm. Fold and serve chilla hot or warm.
Storage: Store in cool dry place in glass or steel jar preferably.