Chickpea Flour

Chickpea flour is a flour made by grinding dried chickpeas, characterized by a mild nutty flavor and a pale yellow color. It is naturally gluten-free, making it popular in gluten-free and vegan cooking. It is a rich source of protein, fiber, and minerals. In the kitchen, it can be used to thicken soups and sauces, as the base for pancakes (such as Ligurian socca or Indian besan chilla), in batters for frying, or as a binder in veggie burgers and falafel. It withstands high temperatures without losing nutritional value. In baking, it is often combined with other flours. Available in health food stores and regular supermarkets.