Besan, also known as gram flour, is a flour made from ground chickpeas (Bengal gram). It is commonly used in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and other South Asian cuisines for making a variety of dishes, such as pakoras, chillas, dhokla, and sweets like besan ladoo.
Besan is gluten-free, high in protein, and rich in fiber, making it a nutritious alternative to wheat flour. It has a slightly nutty flavor and is often used as a thickening agent in curries and gravies.