Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (2024)

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You'll love chickpea flour because it is What is chickpea flour? Chickpea flour vs besan Uses for chickpea flour Is chickpea flour good for you? What you need to know about chickpea flour Pro tips for cooking with chickpea flour Can I use canned chickpeas instead? Where can I buy chickpea flour? How do I store chickpea flour? Sweet Chickpea Flour Recipes Breakfast treats Savory Chickpea Flour Recipes Chickpea flour bread Chickpea flour sauces and gravy Chickpea flour as a replacement for eggs Appetizers Meat substitutes Chickpea flour crackers Reader Interactions Comments Leave a Reply FAQs References

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Chickpea flour (also known as garbanzo bean flour or Bengal gram flour) is an amazing ingredient that can transform your recipes! Whether you are vegan, gluten-free, allergic to eggs, or simply like new and exciting foods, this is one ingredient that you need to start using in your cooking and baking!

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  • You'll love chickpea flour because it is
  • What is chickpea flour?
  • Chickpea flour vs besan
  • Uses for chickpea flour
  • Is chickpea flour good for you?
  • What you need to know about chickpea flour
  • Pro tips for cooking with chickpea flour
  • Can I use canned chickpeas instead?
  • Where can I buy chickpea flour?
  • How do I store chickpea flour?
  • Sweet Chickpea Flour Recipes
  • Breakfast treats
  • Savory Chickpea Flour Recipes
  • Chickpea flour bread
  • Chickpea flour sauces and gravy
  • Chickpea flour as a replacement for eggs
  • Appetizers
  • Meat substitutes
  • Chickpea flour crackers

You'll love chickpea flour because it is

  • high in plant-based protein.
  • full of fiber, iron, magnesium, and B6.
  • inexpensive compared to other gluten-free flours.
  • delicious in both sweet and savory dishes!

What is chickpea flour?

Chickpea flour is simply finely ground-dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans). It has been used for centuries in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes.

Chickpea flour vs besan

Chickpea flour is a powder made from ground white chickpeas (garbanzo beans). While besan (also known as gram flour) is similar, it is made from ground brown chickpeas. They are similar, but not interchangeable in all recipes.

Uses for chickpea flour

  • An egg substitute to make vegan omelets and quiches.
  • A high-protein gluten-free bread replacement.
  • Mix with other gluten-free flour to increase the protein and help your baked goods bake up more similar to wheat products.
  • Use in sweet or savory baked goods.
  • Mix with equal parts water, it can be used as an egg replacer in your recipes. (2 tbsp chickpea flour mixed with 2 tbsp water = 1 egg).
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Is chickpea flour good for you?

Yes, it's high in protein, iron, and fiber. It's also low in fat, has no cholesterol, and can be used as an egg substitute that is free of gluten and soy.

What you need to know about chickpea flour

The raw chickpea flour tastes terrible! I can't stress enough how bad any batter will taste when chickpea flour is in it! It will magically turn delicious once it is cooked but don't lick your fingers if you get some batter on them or you'll regret it.

You also have to ensure that whatever you make with this flour is cooked all the way! If there is a little undercooked section in the middle, it will taste terrible and ruin your dish.

Pro tips for cooking with chickpea flour

  • Chickpea flour cooks and bakes better when you give the batter about 10 minutes to rest before cooking. This allows the flour to soak up the moisture and fully hydrate, producing a better flavor and texture.
  • Be sure to add the liquid slowly and stir well with a whisk when using chickpea flour to get out all of the clumps.

Can I use canned chickpeas instead?

No, hydrated cooked chickpeas are different than chickpea flour and can not be interchanged in these recipes. You need to use dried chickpea flour and then rehydrate it into a batter.

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Where can I buy chickpea flour?

Although chickpea flour is not a traditional flour in the USA where I live, since gluten-free foods have become common, you can now find it in nearly every decent-sized conventional grocery store, healthy food, or natural grocery store. It's usually with the specialty flours or in the Bob's Red Mill section. You can also easily order on Amazon.

How do I store chickpea flour?

Store your chickpea flour in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months. It will stay good longer if kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

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Now let's get to all of the awesome recipes that you can make with chickpea flour!

Sweet Chickpea Flour Recipes

Chickpea flour makes delicious desserts like these.

Breakfast treats

The eggy taste of chickpea flour naturally makes great-tasting breakfast recipes.

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Savory Chickpea Flour Recipes

Chickpea flour can also be fried or baked to simulate eggs in omelets and quiches.

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Chickpea flour bread

This flour makes the best gluten-free bread! Simply add some salt, spice, and water and bake to perfection.

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Chickpea flour sauces and gravy

Chickpea flour is great for thickening sauces and gravy.

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Chickpea flour as a replacement for eggs

Chickpea flour is used as a binder instead of an egg in the following recipes.

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Appetizers

Make delicious appetizers from chickpea flour with these recipes.

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Meat substitutes

Use chickpea flour to add protein and density to vegan meat substitutes with these recipes.

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Chickpea flour crackers

Make your own homemade gluten-free cracker using these chickpea flour recipes.

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Whatever you choose to make with chickpea flour, I'm sure it will be delicious! I hope that you break out of your old routine and give it a try! I know that you'll love it!

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  1. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (14)Tamas says

    Hi,

    I would make plant based cold cuts. From pea or beans flour or chickpea etc...
    Please Have you recipe?
    Can you help me?

    thanks Tamas

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (15)Monica says

      You can make my vegan turkey, vegan bologna, or vegan ham recipes and slice them very thin for cold cuts. These are made from wheat gluten though. I don't have a recipe for anything gluten free that would hold together strong enough to work as a cold cut. You could use my tofu corned beef and slice the tofu very thin. you can find that recipe here. https://thehiddenveggies.com/vegan-corned-beef/

      Reply

  2. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (16)Adrian A. says

    These recipes gave me some great ideas. I am dealing with inflammation, and my nutritionalist wants me to eat gluten free food while keeping to high protein and lower carbs due to insulin resistance. I am planning on making puff pastry, and was wondering if chickpea flour will work for that?

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (17)Monica says

      I'm glad that the recipe ideas helped. I have never tested it in something like a pastry puff, but I think that the consistency would be wrong for that. Also, if the flour is not hydrated enough, it has a funny taste.

      Reply

  3. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (18)syndi says

    You can also find chickpea flour in Indian (far East) stores. I have one near me and I frequent it often. If you find something you aren't familiar with, google it! You will find many wonderful things there.

    Reply

  4. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (19)K H says

    This is such an amazing post. Wow, like 1000x more value than most others in a search. Thank you for all the work you did. I was on another site and she suggested one could sub 1/2 the 3 c of flour with chickpea flour, and it worked, even in 7000ft altitude (high altitude always messes with my baking)! So upon wanting to learn more of what I can do with chick pea flour, I’ve found your post. A huge THANK YOU!!

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (20)Monica says

      I'm so happy that the post helped. High-altitude baking is tricky, so I'm glad that it worked for you!

      Reply

  6. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (22)Red says

    Nice post

    Reply

  7. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (23)Bernie Lewis says

    Can you bake a regular loaf of bread with chickpea flour? I am using buckwheat flour now, I could try a 50/50 mix or a 100% Chickpeas flour.

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (24)Monica says

      Chickpea flour bakes up more more like a quiche. I wouldn't do more than about 25% chickpea flour if you want a regular loaf of bread.

      Reply

  8. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (25)Lisa says

    Hi there,
    I'm new to chickpea flour. I tried to make persian cookies called nan-e nakhodchi sp?). I am new to baking too. But trying to experiment. I thought I could have an idea by tasting the raw dough but it tastes a bit bitter. I was thinking it would be sweet like normal cookie dough. I saw what you said that the raw form does not taste like the baked form. So I guess I can't taste test tasting the raw dough?

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (26)Monica says

      Hi Lisa, The dough doesn't taste like the final product. You have to cook the chickpea flour well to get rid of the bitter taste.

      Reply

  9. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (27)Marian says

    Can you make homemade pasta with chickpea flour? Anyone have a recipe?

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (29)Elizabeth R Turkes says

      I don't know a recipe but having recently been diagnosed coeliac I have bought some chickpea pasta.

      Reply

  10. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (30)Joy Metcalf says

    I would love to find a blintz recipe using chickpea flour. Anyone?

    Reply

    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (31)Monica says

      I make vegan crepes using chickpea flour, you may like that recipe. Here is a link to it. https://thehiddenveggies.com/vegan-crepes/

      Reply

  11. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (32)Bernard Peek says

    No list of chickpea flour recipes is complete without onion bhajis. Gram (chickpea) flour with lots of ground cumin and coriander, salt, chili or not according to taste. Add water to make a batter. Add shredded onions and stir to coat them in batter. Form into egg-sized balls and deep-fry.
    Thin batters give a crunchy result. Thicker batter gives you a more substantial bhaji. Don't hold back with the spices. you should use at least as much spice as flour probably more. Don't bother with the tiny jars on the supermarket shelves.
    They say that the UK's favourite dish is chicken tikka masala. But I bet most takeaway orders for that also include onion bhaji as a starter.

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (33)Monica says

      Sounds delicious! If you have a recipe that you love to use for it that's online, I would love to link to it. 🙂

      Reply

    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (34)Donald Davis says

      It sounds like the baked pakoras (except fried).

      Reply

  12. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (35)Jules Shepard says

    This is a TREMENDOUS post! It's a good thing it's close to dinner because it made me HUNGRY!

    Reply

    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (36)Monica says

      Thanks Jules! 🙂

      Reply

  13. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (37)Ann says

    Thank you I made your chickpea veggie omelette last night for our super I used vegan grated hard cheese and my husband loved it and he us not a vegan Ann

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (38)Monica says

      I'm so happy that he liked it! I haven't met anyone who doesn't like that chickpea omelette yet! 🙂

      Reply

  14. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (39)Sherri says

    Thank you so much for including our brownies and chickpea flour gravy! These recipes are all so awesome, we can't wait to try each of them! Chickpea flour rocks! 🙂

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (40)Monica says

      Thanks Sherri! Your recipes are great! Glad to have them in the roundup! 🙂

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  15. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (41)Ann Beckius says

    Thank you, Monica! You have really outdone yourself with this edition. Can’t wait to try some of these recipes. I already prefer chickpea flour over the others so this will just enhance what I can do with it.

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (42)Monica says

      Thanks! I hope you give a bunch of these recipes a try! You will start to love chickpea flour as much as I do! 🙂

      Reply

  16. Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (43)Emese @ My Pure Plants says

    I am truly amazed for sure. Using chickpea flour to make vegan deli meat or holiday ham are totally surprising. Thanks for adding our Savory French Toasts with Bruschetta to this collection.

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    • Chickpea Flour Recipes that Will Amaze You! (44)Monica says

      Thanks for letting me include it Emese! It's a beautiful dish! 🙂

      Reply

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FAQs

What can I use chickpea flour for? ›

Chickpea flour's binding power makes it an excellent gluten-free alternative for holding together oven-fried cakes, croquettes, and fritters, including our Zucchini Fritters.

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What is good about chickpea flour? ›

Chickpea flour is full of healthy nutrients. It's a great alternative to refined wheat flour, as it's lower in carbs and calories yet richer in protein and fiber. Research suggests that it may have antioxidant potential and could decrease levels of the harmful compound acrylamide in processed foods.

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What does chickpea flour do in baking? ›

As a result, it works well as a binder in recipes to replace heavy flours like rye or teff – use it in a 1:1 ratio. Though its texture is dense, however, chickpea flour makes a very light batter, making it great for everything from waffles to tempura. It also makes a great thickener for soups and sauces.

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Can you substitute chickpea flour for all purpose? ›

You can usually substitute half the amount of plain flour in a recipe for chickpea flour. But, be warned, it can suck up a lot of moisture, so it may not be right for every recipe – especially if you're making a cake or bread.

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Does chickpea flour go bad? ›

When stored in a cool, dry and dark place, an unopened pack of chickpea flour can last up to 1 year past the printed date on the package. However, once opened, it should be used within 6 months for best quality. If you've frozen your chickpea flour, it can last for an impressive 2 years.

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Is chickpea flour anti inflammatory? ›

Chickpea flour is also a terrific anti-inflammatory food, as consuming beans has been shown to have anti-inflammatory abilities and protective benefits against cancer — in particular cancer within the digestive tract, including colon, stomach and kidney cancer.

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Is chickpea flour carb or protein? ›

Carbs. A cup of chickpea flour contains about 350 calories. Most of those calories come from carbohydrate, including 10 grams of carbs from fiber and 10 grams come from sugar. The remaining carbohydrate is starch.

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How do you make chickpea flour taste better? ›

Or roast the flour itself in the oven in an uncovered cast iron frying pan for a simular amount of time ot enrich its flavour, stirring with a fork every 3 to 4 minutes so that it browns evenly.

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Does chickpea flour get crispy? ›

I much prefer the nutty, crisp chickpea flour coating to other flour-based batters, and those who cannot tolerate wheat will be very happy with it. You can find chickpea flour in Mediterranean markets and Indian markets.

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Is chickpea flour good for frying? ›

And, like the versatile chickpea itself, chickpea flour has many uses. It can tightly bind ingredients, thicken soups and stews, and make batters that are perfect for frying to a satisfyingly golden result.

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Does chickpea flour taste better when cooked? ›

It is important to make sure the chickpea flour or gram is always well cooked before eating (both to get rid of the astringent aftertaste and to stop it giving you tummy ache - remember all legumes/pulses need to be well cooked!) and this also removes any bitter taste and gives you a nuttier flavour.

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How much chickpea flour equals all-purpose flour? ›

So, if you are going to use chickpea flour in a recipe that calls for all purpose flour, use half. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 cup of all purpose flour you would then just use 1/2 cup chickpea flour.

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Is chickpea flour just ground chickpeas? ›

Chickpea Flour is stone ground from rich and hearty whole garbanzo beans. It's a good source of fiber and a popular ingredient for gluten free baking. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are one of the creamiest and tastiest of beans. Chickpea flour made from this delicious bean lends a sweet, rich flavor to baked goods.

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Can you make a roux with chickpea flour? ›

In fact, you can use it just as you would flour, directly in fat or butter to create a roux for your gravy, stew, or soup. And bonus, you don't have to wait as you do with wheat flour for the browning of that flour to receive those deeply nutty flavor notes, as they are already naturally present in chickpea flour.

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What is the difference between chickpea flour and all-purpose flour? ›

Chickpea Flour is made from ground, dried chickpeas and is naturally gluten-free and protein packed, and it is regarded as a healthy choice for everything from baking to frying. Unlike all-purpose flour, chickpea flour is high in protein, fibre and micronutrients, while being low in carbohydrates and calories.

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Does chickpea flour taste like regular flour? ›

The biggest difference between chickpea flour and all-purpose flour is the taste. Chickpea flour has a distinctive taste, giving an earthy, slightly bitter, and nutty flavor to its bakes – this is great for savory dishes like Middle Eastern and Indian dishes such as falafel.

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Can I use chickpea flour instead of bread flour? ›

Replacing normal wheat flour with whole cell chickpea flour in bread can reduce blood sugar levels and keep you fuller for longer, according to a new study.

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Which is better almond flour or chickpea flour? ›

Chickpea flour is rich in protein and fiber, making it a satisfying and filling option. It also contains essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. In contrast, almond flour is higher in healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated fats, which can contribute to heart health.

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