Besan Curry Recipe - Traditional Indian Chickpea Flour Curry

Name: Besan Curry (Chickpea Flour Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 Serving
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 cup gram flour (Besan); 2 onions sliced; 1/4 cup spring onions; 2 green chilies; Pinch asafoetida (hing); 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp mustard seeds; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; 4 cups boiling water

Besan Curry is a simple and comforting Indian vegetarian curry made with gram flour, also known as besan, yogurt, and aromatic Indian spices. The besan gives the curry a rich, creamy texture, while yogurt adds a mild tangy flavor that balances the spices beautifully.

This easy besan curry is a delicious everyday dish that pairs wonderfully with roti, chapati, paratha, or steamed rice. It is made with simple pantry ingredients and is a great option when you want a flavorful vegetarian meal without complicated preparation.

Besan is a versatile ingredient commonly used in Indian cooking to prepare curries, snacks, sweets, and savory dishes. This curry is a wonderful example of how a few humble ingredients can come together to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.

restaurant_menu Yields: 1 Serving

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup gram flour (Besan)
2 medium sized onions, sliced
1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
2 small green chilies, chopped
A pinch of asafetida (hing)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
3 + 1 cups boiling hot water

Instruction

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. When the oil is hot enough add asafetida, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds.
When the cumin and mustard seeds start to crackle add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or till the onions are slightly golden brown.
Now add chopped spring onions, chopped green chilies and sauté the mixture for another 3 minutes.
Add 1 cup Chickpea Flour and roast with onions for 3-4 minutes.
Now add coriander powder, red chili powder, salt and mix well.
Now slowly add 3 cups of boiled water and keep stirring constantly.
When the mixture turns slightly thick then add turmeric powder and 1 cup of boiling hot water.
Keep stirring consistently to avoid any lumps.
Turn the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook this Chickpea Flour for 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally..
Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with spring onions.