Doves Farm Gluten Free Gram Flour 800g

Gluten Free Gram Flour

Doves Farm Gluten Free Gram Flour is a finely milled flour made from chana dal, a type of small chickpea widely used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. Also known as besan or chickpea flour, this pale yellow flour has a gentle nutty flavour and a naturally smooth texture that works well in both savoury and sweet recipes.

Gram flour is valued in the kitchen for its versatility. It creates crisp, golden batters for fritters and pakoras, adds body to sauces and soups, and can even be used as a binding ingredient in vegetarian cooking. When mixed with water it forms a rich batter that cooks into light pancakes, flatbreads or savoury cakes, while its natural protein content helps give structure to baked goods.

Because gram flour is made purely from ground chickpeas, it has a distinctive flavour that pairs beautifully with spices, herbs and vegetables. It is a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine where it forms the base of dishes such as onion bhajis, savoury pancakes and gram flour batters. For everyday cooks it is an easy way to explore new flavours and techniques while adding depth and texture to familiar recipes.

Key Features:

• Product size 800g bag.
• Made from finely milled chana dal chickpeas.
• Naturally gluten free flour.
• Milled in the UK using non EU chana dal.
• High in protein and fibre compared with many wheat flours.
• Fine pale yellow flour with a mild nutty flavour.
• Commonly known as besan or chickpea flour.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Onion bhajis made by mixing gram flour with sliced onions, spices and water to create a batter before frying until crisp.
• Vegetable pakoras where seasonal vegetables are dipped in gram flour batter and fried for a light and crunchy snack.
• Besan chilla savoury Indian pancakes made with gram flour, fresh herbs and spices served with chutney or yoghurt.
• Socca style chickpea flatbread baked with olive oil and black pepper for a simple Mediterranean inspired dish.

What is gram flour made from?

Gram flour is made by grinding dried chana dal, a variety of chickpea also known as Bengal gram. The dried pulses are milled into a fine flour that has a naturally nutty flavour and pale yellow colour.

Why do cooks use gram flour in batters and fritters?

Gram flour creates a thick batter that becomes crisp and golden when cooked. Its natural starch and protein help hold ingredients together, which is why it is often used for pakoras, bhajis and vegetable fritters.

Can gram flour be used to thicken sauces and soups?

Yes, gram flour can be stirred into sauces or mixed with water to form a slurry for thickening soups, curries or stews. It adds a gentle nutty flavour while giving the dish a smooth texture.

Ingredients:

Chana dal.

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