Gram flour

Gram flour, not to be confused with Graham flour, also known as chana flour, besan or chickpea flour, is an ingredient used in Indian cuisine. It consists of ground chickpeas, and it is used in various foods such as curries and bombay mix.

Vegetables deep-fried in Gram flour batter are known as pakoras. When onions are so fried they are known as onion bhajis.

There is a common misconseption that Gram flour is free from carbohydrates and hence suitable for the Atkin's diet. The flour is, however, suitable for gluten free diets.