Indians — along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis, Italians, the French, and many others — have been cooking with chickpea flour for centuries. Americans, on the other hand, only seem to have woken up to ...

1. In a bowl, combine the chickpea flour and 3/4 cup water. Whisk to get a smooth consistency. Whisk in another 1/2 to 3/4 cup water to make a thin lump-free batter. (If using besan, you will need ...

This Indian Chickpea Salad is a classic—light yet hearty. Soft chickpeas tossed with crisp vegetables and a flavorful, lemony dressing make it perfect for a satisfying dinner or as a side. I always ...

Of course, whole chickpeas are just the beginning: chickpea flour can be fashioned into a crispy, savory batter for pakoras, ...

You can find savory chickpea pancakes on tables in France, Italy, Gibraltar, parts of northern Africa — and, these days, many restaurants across America. It’s easy to understand the widespread appeal.

There's a specific section of my family's fridge that is reserved for the large, seemingly bottomless tub of chickpea flour — or as we and lots of other Indians who also rely on it call it, besan — ...