Dessert
Chickpea flour may not be the first thing you think of when you're making a dessert, but in Indian cuisine it has many uses. It's great for appetizers, dinners, and desserts. Here I've made a traditional dessert (with small adjustments) that's completely gluten- and dairy-free, perfect for vegans too! If you're allergic to nuts, you can definitely leave them out. They can also be made even better with chopped pistachios, both as a garnish, or with almonds.
Halwa actually means porridge, but we like to use it as a dessert. You can use semolina, make it with carrots (recipe coming soon) or use the healthy, protein-rich chickpea flour. It “sets up” more the longer it sits, like mashed potatoes. That’s why it’s best to eat it quickly after preparation. It tastes best lukewarm and preferably with a … Continue Besan ka halwa
Pancakes are always popular with children and now my 15 year old daughter has become hooked on these she tasted at a friend's. Absolutely perfect since they are without wheat flour, I have ground oatmeal myself and used it as flour sometimes in all kinds of baking. Then we have improvised a little Banana Pancakes 1 banana … Continue Banana Pancakes