Description

Vajha Besan Powder (Gram Flour / Kadalai Maavu) is a fine, pale yellow flour milled from cleaned, de-husked, and ground Bengal gram (chana dal / split brown chickpeas). It is an essential, highly versatile staple in South and North Indian kitchens alike.

Key Features & Characteristics

• Ingredients & Milling: Milled from 100% split Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum). Ground into a silky-smooth, fine powder that blends seamlessly into batters, gravies, and sweet doughs.

• Texture & Taste: Smooth, velvety feel with a rich, nutty, and earthy flavor profile that deepens significantly when toasted or fried.

• Nutritional Powerhouse:

  • Protein-Dense: One of the richest plant-based protein sources among traditional Indian flours.

  • High Fiber & Iron: Rich in dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and iron.

  • Gluten-Free & Low GI: Naturally gluten-free with a low glycemic index, making it great for steady energy and healthy digestion.

• Versatile Culinary Uses:

  • Snacks & Fritters: The prime ingredient for crisp Bajjis (plantain, egg, chili fritters), Pakoras, Bondas, and Sev.

  • Savory Batters & Flatbreads: Used for making Besan Chilla (savory crepes), Kadhi, and for binding cutlets or kebabs.

  • Traditional Sweets: Essential base for desserts like Besan Ladoo, Mysore Pak, Besan Halwa, and Soan Papdi.

  • Skincare & Beauty: Widely used as a natural, chemical-free face wash or exfoliator (Ubtan) when mixed with turmeric, milk, or rosewater.