Besan

                      Gram flour in Urdu is known as Besan. You might have used Besan many times for making different varieties of bhajias and pakodas but have you ever tried it all by itself without other vegetables...? Well, that is today's dish.

                                   This dish gets it's name Besan from the main ingredient which is "gram flour" or "besan" that is used to make it.

                                   Gram flour is rich in protein content and is a great source of proteins for vegetarians apart from this it has lesser calories than whole wheat flour and is ideal for weight loss. Besan is also rich in fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, vitamin B-6 and thiamine.
                                 

                                  This dish is ideal even for toddlers, old people or those suffering with dental issues since it is very soft and does not require chewing. It can be eaten by itself or served as a side dish. If making for toddlers make sure you cut down on the amount of green chilies.

Ingredients:

1. Besan or Gram flour - 200gm
2. Onion - 1 (small)
3. Green Chilies - 5 to 6 nos
4. Jeera or Cumin seeds - 1tsp
5. Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
6. Coriander leaves - few
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp
8. Red Chili powder -  1tsp
9. Turmeric powder -  1/2tsp
10. Salt - to taste
11. Oil - 3tbsp

Method:

• Take Besan in a bowl and add water forming it into a liquid paste.
• Heat oil in a vessel and add cumin seeds, curry leaves and finely sliced onion.
  
• When the onion softens add green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and the besan. Mix well.
  
• Let it cook on slow flame for five to ten minutes.
• When it begins to dry add coriander and switch off the flame.
• Serve warm.

 Want such more easy recipes? Then check out  Lemon Rice,   Raw Banana Fry, Kairi ki chutney (Raw Mango Chutney).

 Looking for more recipes to try with Besan? Then do try Drumsticks besan curry, Ghosht ki kadi, Aloo palak tikki, Aloo bonda and Corn fritters from My Mom's Kitchen.

Looking forward to hear from you...!

Happy Cooking! 😊😃