In the legume family, there is such an interesting product as chickpeas, or mutton peas, as it is popularly called. These beans have been known in culture for over 7 thousand years - chickpeas and flour from it were used by ancient people both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Today we'll talk more about chickpea flour and its useful properties.
Composition and nutritional value of chickpea flour
Composition of chickpea flour:
- vitamins: A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, K, PP;
- trace elements: silicon, manganese, molybdenum, copper, selenium, zinc, iron;
- macronutrients: phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium;
- amino acids: methionine, lysine, tryptophan;
- purine substances;
- cellulose;
- monounsaturated and polyunsaturated acids.
The nutritional value:
- proteins - 20 g;
- fats - 5 g;
- carbohydrates - 60 g;
- caloric content - 330–360 kcal / 100 g of product.
Flour is obtained by grinding chickpeas. In India, this is done in special mills. 
The product has many names: Graham, garbanzo, but the most commonly used besan.
Flour can vary in grinding quality, depending on the purpose - in pastries, desserts or for making snacks. Both itself and the flour from it have a pleasant nutty taste and do not have the strong starchyness that other legumes have.
Chickpea flour does not contain gluten, which is found in cereals such as barley, wheat or rye. Therefore, the product is valuable for people with intolerance to this substance (celiac disease). Besan can replace the usual flour in baking without negative consequences.
This product is also valuable for patients with diabetes. Due to the low glycemic index (35 units), it does not cause spikes in blood sugar. GI is a measure of the amount of carbohydrates in a food that can raise blood glucose levels when sugars are absorbed and broken down.
Besan contains complex carbohydrates, which are mostly in the form of fiber.
In the process of digestion, it slows down the absorption of sugar by the body, but at the same time provides the necessary energy and a feeling of satiety. This quality allows you to use products made from chickpea flour for weight correction. 
The presence of fiber performs the role of a cleaner in the body: dietary fiber is not completely digested and, when excreted from the body, naturally “sweeps out” other remnants of undigested food, decay products of drugs, toxins and toxins.
The properties of fiber are used in the treatment of the digestive tract: it gently envelops the mucous membrane, thereby removing inflammation or irritation.
Amino acids play an important role in the composition of the product. Methionine takes an active part in the metabolic processes of fats, helps to absorb vitamins. The substance regulates the transmission of nerve impulses, improving brain function (memory, concentration, reaction speed).
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that ensures the normal functioning of the central nervous system: the substance is responsible for normal sleep, the absence of anxiety and depression, and improves appetite. Tryptophan is involved in the synthesis of the "happiness hormone" serotonin, as well as vitamin B3, which protects the liver. Lysine is necessary for cell regeneration, normal hormone production.
This amino acid is the building material of connective and muscle tissue cells. Thanks to it, a sufficient amount of collagen is produced in the body, which ensures the elasticity of blood vessels and the youthfulness of the skin. 
Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus are needed by the child's body for the strength of bones, muscles, teeth, for normal growth and development of the whole organism. Vitamins E, group B, iron take an active part in the processes of hematopoiesis, prevent anemia, support the protective properties of the body. Selenium, potassium, magnesium help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, regulate heart rate and prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques.
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These properties are useful for both the growing body and the elderly, as they reduce the risk of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, heart disease, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Vitamin E, folic acid, zinc, iron, selenium - these substances are necessary for the normal functioning of the reproductive system of men and women. They help regulate the production of sex hormones, increase the chances of ovulation in women, improve the quality of the seed in men, and reduce the risk of diseases of the urogenital area.
Dishes from besan will be useful for the prevention of such cardiovascular diseases:
- stroke;
- myocardial infarction;
- arrhythmia;
- anemia;
- hypertension;
- ischemia;
- atherosclerosis.
- osteoprosis;
- sciatica;
- arthritis.
- depression.
The product is useful for heavy physical exertion, promotes recuperation, tissue regeneration in case of injuries - bruises, sprains, skin diseases. Soups and stews are useful for the treatment of respiratory organs, urolithiasis, diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. A rich vitamin and mineral composition will help restore visual acuity, increase potency in men, maintain health during menopause in women.
For nursing mothers, dishes from this product will help restore strength, give the necessary energy, and calm the nervous system.
Important! For women after menstruation, eating besan dishes will help to compensate for the lack of iron.
Chickpea Flour Chowder Recipe . Boil a glass of chopped peas for half an hour in 2 liters of water. Add chopped almonds, grated celery root and radish oil to the finished dish. Chowder is consumed throughout the day, the dish helps with urolithiasis.
Infusion . A tablespoon of chopped chickpeas is poured with a glass of boiling water, insisted for half an hour, drink a strained infusion of 50 ml three times a day before meals.
Warm flatbread from besan can serve as a warming compress for sciatica. It is necessary to knead the flour with hot water, cool slightly so that it is not hot. Put on a sore spot, cover with a bandage.
The rich composition and a wide range of useful properties allow the use of chickpea flour in cosmetology. The product cleanses the pores of the skin, normalizes the production of subcutaneous fat, nourishes the skin, relieves inflammation, peeling. Besan products moisturize and tighten, help whiten age spots and give a healthy complexion. 
At regular use on the hair and scalp, flour will help strengthen, heal, give silkiness and shine to the hair.
Body Scrub
Pour 3 tablespoons of besan with milk, 2 each cornmeal and oatmeal. Adjust the amount of milk yourself: the mixture should be thick for ease of application. Scrub is applied to moistened skin, rubbing with massaging movements for about 5-7 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water and apply a light-based moisturizer to the body.
Hair Mask
A tablespoon of flour, 50 g of cottage cheese, a teaspoon of lemon juice, egg white are kneaded into a homogeneous mixture. The mask is applied to wet hair, spreading over the entire length for half an hour. If the hair is long, the amount of ingredients increases. Wash off the mask without using shampoo.
Whitening mask
1 teaspoon homemade cow's milk(not boiled) is mixed with 2 teaspoons of besan and half a spoon of lemon juice.
The resulting mixture is applied to the face, excluding the area around the eyes, for 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water and a moisturizer is applied.
Chickpea flour can be used for all skin types, the main thing is to choose the right ingredients for each type. 
Besan skin care products are prepared with dairy products, herbal decoctions, fruit juices and pulp, vegetable and essential oils.
The products are easily washed off, as they do not have increased stickiness.
Chickpea flour can be used alone or mixed with cereal flour. The product is used in the preparation of many dishes:
- pastries sweet and not sweet;
- cereals;
- soups;
- cutlets;
- gravies and sauces;
- breading for meat and fish;
- desserts.
In eastern countries, besan is one of the main ingredients of various flatbreads, halva, nougat. Vegetarians bake pancakes and bread, omelettes and buns from it, add it to cereals as a source of protein.
The product goes well with spices, vegetables and fruits, nuts, honey, cocoa and many other products.
Gluten free pancakes:
- chickpea flour - 150 g;
- green -1 pc.;
- cilantro - 1 bunch;
- grated ginger - 1 tbsp. l.;
- water - 200 ml;
- salt - to taste;
- vegetable oil for roasting;
- ground chili - a third of tsp.
Mix flour, salt, ground pepper in a bowl, add water and knead into a homogeneous mixture without lumps. and finely chop the pepper, add to the mass along with, set aside for half an hour. Flour under the influence of moisture should swell slightly.
Heat the pan with a small portion of oil, the amount should be adjusted so that the pancakes do not turn out to be too greasy. Fry on one side and the other until golden brown. Serve with sauce or fresh herbs.
Chickpea Pie Pie:
- - 400 g;
- butter- 75 g;
- besan - 100 g;
- eggs - 4 pcs.;
- sugar - 70 g;
- powdered sugar - 100 g;
- low-fat cottage cheese - 250 g;
- natural yogurt - 100 g;
- vanilla and cinnamon to taste.
Beat soft butter with sugar, adding eggs one at a time, add cinnamon and vanilla. Gradually add flour, kneading a homogeneous dough.
chickpea flour
Chickpea flour is very widely used in cooking, from tortillas and sauces to sweets.
Recently, there are more and more different fruits, vegetables and other interesting products that Russians have not heard of. Some of them appeared due to various selection experiments, while others have a very old origin. These include chickpeas, which are called either beans or lamb peas.
If you prefer to eat healthy and tasty, then you need to include chickpeas and chickpea flour in your diet. Chickpeas were well known and loved 8,000 years ago. The population of the Middle East, Greece, Turkey, Iran considered it an exceptional delicacy. Now chickpeas are often used as food by vegetarians or people who monitor their health.
Beneficial features chickpeas can be listed for a very long time, but only the fact that it contains 80 nutrients already says a lot. Some Russian travelers who have been on vacation in India, Thailand and other exotic countries are well aware of the taste of chickpea beans. An oily structure, a nutty flavor and a pleasant aftertaste characterize this product. These beans come in a variety of colors ranging from beige to black, red, green and brown. Chickpeas are often used in Ukrainian cuisine in the preparation of side dishes and vinaigrettes.
Useful properties of chickpeas include almost the entire periodic table, it contains selenium necessary for the body. Chickpeas contain about 20-30% protein, 50-60% carbohydrates, up to 7% fat and about 12% other substances - the essential amino acid lysine, vitamin B6, folic acid, and various minerals. All vitamins, minerals and nutrients are in a unique proportion. If you eat chickpeas, you will reverse your illnesses, renew your blood, and will not get various negative neoplasms. Chickpeas are high in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Moreover, soluble form a gel-like substance in the digestive tract, which binds bile and removes it from the body along with cholesterol. Insoluble fibers miraculously fight constipation.
Useful properties of chickpeas are simply necessary for human health. Chickpeas replenish iron stores that women lose during menstruation. Also, iron is the basis of hemoglobin, and a pregnant or lactating woman loses a large amount of iron, which successfully restores chickpeas. These legumes are an excellent prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. Chickpeas are a wonderful source of manganese, which helps the body's energy production. Another advantage of chickpeas is its low calorie content, it is indispensable for diets.
It is possible to make a preventive medicine for many diseases. One hundred grams of chickpeas are washed well and soaked overnight in water. In the morning, the volume will double, the beans will have a spout, and your medicine is ready. Eat it raw or boil it, adding water occasionally, 4 tablespoons 3 times a day for three weeks. Repeat taking chickpeas three times a year.
The beneficial properties of chickpeas help with back pain, it is good for dropsy and jaundice, blockages in the liver and spleen, and helps with lichen. And chickpea flour - excellent tool from malignant tumors and from scabies. Chickpea ointment reduces bruising, improves complexion, it even increases lust in male pets and camels. Chickpeas are extremely useful for diabetics and those who have been exposed to radiation. The beneficial properties of chickpeas are indispensable for arrhythmia, anemia, gum disease and dental disease. It dissolves gallstones and cleanses blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure.
This is the oldest culture on our planet. Ancestors who have been eating chickpeas for many centuries knew and understood it. Let's respect the experience of ancient people and use chickpeas for the health of modern people.
The beneficial properties of chickpea flour are also relevant for cosmetic purposes, due to the ability of this natural remedy to make the skin supple, soft, and silky. Used for washing, chickpea flour is known to remove blackheads well.
FROM Modern medicine recommends introducing into the diet not only chickpea flour, but also all products based on this legume for children (especially during increased growth), as well as for the elderly as a prophylactic against cataracts and osteoporosis.
Product proportions. How many grams?
1 teaspoon contains 10 grams
in 1 tablespoon 30 grams
in 1 glass 160 grams
in 1 package 500 grams
The nutritional value
Alimentary fiber
vitamins
Vitamin PP (PP)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) (B9)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) (B6)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) (B5)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) (B2)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) (B1)
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (K)
Vitamin E (TE) (E (TE))
Minerals
Selenium (Se)
Manganese (Mn)
Iron (Fe)
Phosphorus (P)
Sodium (Na)
Magnesium (Mg)
Calcium (Ca)
The use of chickpeas, which have soluble and insoluble fibers, is very useful for the prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and not only. Soluble fibers in the stomach and intestines form a gel-like liquid that binds all waste products with bile and cholesterol, thus cleansing the intestines from toxins. Insoluble fibers relieve constipation. Chickpea beans will be useful in the treatment of anemia, reducing hemoglobin. Chickpea flour is useful for treating tumors and getting rid of itching in scabies. Chickpea is used in the prevention and treatment of potency, removes sand from the kidneys, dissolves stones, has a diuretic effect, helping to reduce pressure.
Due to the fact that glucose and fructose are supplied to the blood, patients with diabetes do not need additional insulin. Eating chickpea dishes twice a week can significantly lower blood sugar levels. Delicate puree is indicated for eating with stomach and duodenal ulcers, acute colitis. Isoflavones, components of chickpeas, inhibit the development of breast cancer, these substances retain all their properties when heat treatment product. Amino acids, in particular tryptophan, which is converted in the human body into serotonin, show their beneficial effects.
Chickpeas help with depression, anxiety, uplifting, which is especially necessary in winter. In addition, boiled chickpeas with the addition of herbs and spices warm, give a feeling of comfort on cold days. You can take a decoction of beans with urolithiasis, it has a beneficial effect on blood formation, stimulates metabolism. Chickpea dishes will make the diet varied and healthy, the plant was created by nature so that a person remains healthy until old age.
With the frequent use of chickpea porridge, an increase in immunity is observed. Vitamin C and carotene also have an effect on preventing the occurrence of cancer cells, but if the disease is already progressing, these substances inhibit its further development. This is an excellent, environmentally friendly product. The plant does not accumulate nitrates, radionuclides and toxins, which makes its use in food very useful.
Chickpeas are a real treasure trove useful substances. It contains more than enough beta-carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, tocopherol, vitamin PP. Chickpeas are especially useful for women: they saturate the body with iron, which is consumed during menstruation and is especially necessary during pregnancy and feeding children.
Chickpea is a preventive product and a recommended plant for many diseases. Its regular use will make you forget about heartburn and discomfort in the stomach. When cooked, the beans have a sweetish taste. They contain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids - very useful substances for the female and male body.
Chickpea beans are short, swollen, oval-elongated, have a straw-white color. One bean usually contains from one to three grains. The seed coat is white or brown. The weight of 1000 grains is 250-500 grams.
Eating chickpea seeds is useful for furunculosis, eczema, psoriasis and various skin diseases. Daily use of beans or flour, adding to salads and soups helps to get rid of depression. Flour is made from the seeds, it is added to the dough when baking bread, thereby increasing the properties and biological value of the products. Chickpea flour is a component of mixtures and cereals for baby food.
sprouted chickpeas
Chickpea sprouts are useful because they contain a large amount of vitamin A and C, fats, proteins, and fiber. Sprouted grains are nutritious and healthy, they are the preferred food of vegetarians. The two most essential amino acids - methionine and cysteine - are found only in sprouted chickpeas, in addition, ascorbic acid accumulates in amino acids. During germination, starch is converted into malt sugar. Proteins are converted into amino acids.
Fats become fatty acids. Germinated seeds contain living energy, vitamins and nutrients are synthesized. Sprouts contribute to the regulation and restoration of important processes in the body, increase immunity and metabolism. The use of such healthy food, rich in minerals and microelements, is an excellent prevention of colds, gastrointestinal diseases, and has a positive effect on cardiac activity.
Sprouting chickpeas: whole and healthy grains should be placed in a container in a thin layer, poured with water and topped up daily as it decreases. In a few days, young shoots will appear. Sprouted chickpeas taste like raw nut, the air during the growth of new stems will be filled with the aroma of a rose.
In sprouted chickpeas, the content of antioxidants increases, so in winter it is the best prevention of colds. With obesity and diabetes, sprouted chickpeas must be included in a therapeutic diet.
Decoction of chickpeas: 2 tablespoons of beans should be poured into 1.5 cups of water, brought to a boil and simmered for 10-20 minutes, then strain the broth and take for poisoning and constipation.
Chickpea infusion: 1 tablespoon of crushed grains is poured into 200 ml of boiling water, insisted for half an hour, filtered and consumed 50 ml 3 times a day before meals. The infusion is taken for atherosclerosis, obesity, constipation, diabetes and kidney stones.
Chickpea treatment
Water from soaking chickpeas is an excellent remedy for hair loss, it is used to treat seborrhea, acne on the skin, to eliminate bleeding gums during periodontal disease. Traditional healers recommend eating chickpeas for the prevention of cataracts. It helps cleanse the body and normalizes the circulation of intraocular fluid. Its moderate use does not cause discomfort in the intestines.
Recipe for cleansing the body: soak 1/2 cup of seeds in cold boiled water overnight, drain the water in the morning, chop the chickpeas in a blender or in a meat grinder and eat raw in small portions during the day or add the mixture to different dishes for a week, then take a break for 7 days. The course of cleansing - 3 months.
You can use chickpeas to make a medicinal soup. It helps with cough and bronchitis. Seasoning such a stew with grated almonds, celery and radish oil, you can get an excellent folk remedy for bladder stones.
Chowder Recipe: from one glass of chopped chickpeas and two liters of water, boil (30 minutes) a stew, add butter and take the whole day, divided into equal parts.
chickpea flour(see photo) is a gluten-free product that is made from the seeds of chickpeas (mutton peas). It has an unusual taste, slightly reminiscent of a nut, if the flour is fried. It is most commonly used in the Middle East, although it has recently gained more and more popularity in Russia.
Chickpea cultivation began a very long time ago in the Middle East, and a little later - in Ancient Rome and Greece. History does not know the exact time of its appearance and cultivation, but it is assumed that chickpeas began to be grown more than 7000 years ago.
Chickpea flour is rich in vitamins and minerals, it also contains a huge amount of proteins (up to 30%), fats (up to 9%), the calorie content of the product is 360 kcal.
How to cook at home?
There are several ways to prepare chickpea flour at home.
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Chickpea flour |
Chickpea beans just need to grind in a coffee grinder to a state of flour, then sift through a sieve. This method of obtaining flour is perfect for sugar-free dishes. It is worth noting that flour prepared in this way will taste like peas. |
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The benefits and harms of chickpea flour
The benefits of chickpea flour are due to the content in it of a huge complex of vitamins, minerals and the absence of gluten. It can improve the overall health of a person and have a beneficial effect on the body. Let's take a closer look at its useful properties:
- It removes toxins and toxins from the body, acts as a sorbent, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the intestines.
- Helps people suffering from anemia to increase the level of iron in the blood.
- It has a beneficial effect on the body in cardiovascular diseases.
- Acts as a prophylactic against atherosclerosis.
- Reduces cholesterol, as well as blood sugar levels in diabetes.
- Improves the condition of hair and skin if added to various masks.
Chickpea flour has absolutely no contraindications and can harm the human body only with individual intolerance to the product..
Application in cooking
In the modern world, chickpea flour is widely used in cooking in almost all countries. Let's take a closer look at what can be prepared from it:
- cakes;
- pancakes;
- pancakes;
- pies;
- cutlets;
- sausage;
- porridge;
- omelette;
- cookie;
- bundi;
- gajar vada;
- socca;
- laddu.
There are many recipes that use chickpea flour; in general, with its addition, you can cook any dish, as well as from plain flour. Often it is used by people who, for some reason, wheat flour is contraindicated..
Chickpea flour is made from Turkish (mutton) peas - chickpeas. This is a legume, predominantly common in the states of the Middle East. Chickpea dishes are very popular in Indian, Jewish, Turkish and many other cuisines. On the territory of Russia nahat in different types is only gaining popularity. The benefits and harms of chickpea flour will be discussed in this article.
Composition and calorie content of chickpea flour
The calorie content of nahat flour is about 360 kcal per 100 grams, but at the same time it will not cause harm. Chickpea protein in its own way nutritional value can be a complete alternative to animal protein and provide similar benefits.
The flour product is valuable for its high content of the most important amino acids:
- methionine;
- lysine;
- tryptophan.
Due to the high content of proteins, the bladder contains many purine bases, and also has a very high content of useful elements: K, Mg.
Important! The fats in chickpeas are classified as beneficial because they contain mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
The powder produced from mutton pea beans contains a large amount of phytosterols. They are involved in the production of hormones and are part of cell membranes. This property makes them substitutes for animal-derived cholesterol, which has many benefits.
Carbohydrates in the composition of nahata flour are 15% water-insoluble fiber. Swelling, it becomes larger in volume, and this contributes to the feeling of satiety, in addition, it absorbs harmful substances in the digestive tract.
These beneficial properties of the chickpea product make it possible to call it dietary.
Useful properties of chickpea flour
Among the beneficial properties of chickpea flour, the absence of gluten should be highlighted. This is very important for people with intolerance to this substance. It is impossible to dispute the benefits of such flour for diabetics. The fact is that it has properties to lower the rate of insulin, sugar and bad cholesterol, which reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
The product will also benefit from other diseases:
- dermatitis;
- sclerotic deviations;
- autoimmune diseases;
- autism;
- attention deficit disorder.
In the old days, crushed beans were used to treat lung diseases. Now medical experts confirm the benefits of nahat flour for people with problems in the upper respiratory tract. It is necessary to prepare a soup from it, which should be eaten regularly. In addition, this product has preventive properties against cancer.
What diseases is chickpea flour useful for?
A huge list of useful properties of lamb peas allows you to use the powder from it in the treatment of various diseases. In addition, it is recommended to add it to various dishes for health problems such as:
- diseases of the central nervous system;
- diseases of the digestive tract;
- problems with the heart and blood vessels;
- decreased vision, cataracts and glaucoma;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- sexual impotence in men;
- for the normalization of metabolism (with obesity, diabetes).
It is recognized that a soup made from crushed beans has the ability to help secrete phlegm from the bronchi, therefore it is recommended for respiratory diseases.
Advice! The B vitamins present in the composition allow chickpea flour to be beneficial in diseases of the skin (dermatitis, eczema).
Benefits of chickpea flour for weight loss
Chopped mutton peas are also beneficial for weight loss. Due to the low glycemic index, this product has amazing dietary qualities. Famous nutritionists and fitness instructors unanimously recommend this product as part of low-calorie meals.
The use of chickpea flour in cosmetology
There will also be benefits from using chickpea powder for cosmetic purposes. This was practiced by girls in ancient India. And for the skin of the face, this product is especially useful. It is used for the preparation of cosmetic masks:
- brightening;
- for matting and cleansing the skin;
- with moisturizing properties.
Also, a healing agent can be found:
- as part of body scrubs;
- in cosmetics for scars, scars and against excess vegetation on the body.
Chickpea powder is also recommended for hair care: it does not harm them, but, on the contrary, brings shine and health. This tool is added to the composition of masks for hair and scalp, as it has a lot of useful properties.
Face masks
Mask with cleansing and mattifying properties
This remedy will be of particular benefit for oily and problem skin. Chopped chickpeas combined with yogurt and raw milk mix thoroughly, the consistency should resemble thick sour cream. The mask is applied for 20 minutes. After it is washed off with warm water.
Mask for scars and acne.
Flour must be mixed with a pinch of ground turmeric and 2 tablespoons of milk. Apply the resulting mixture generously on the face and neck. Wash off with warm water after 25 minutes.
Hair masks
And the beneficial properties of ground chickpeas will help the hair. It promotes firmness, health and brilliance.
Shine Mask
- egg white;
- chickpea flour - 2 teaspoons;
- a teaspoon of cottage cheese;
- half a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Move all components and distribute along the length of the hair. Let dry, then rinse with cool water.
Mask for long hair
- Mix a small amount of chickpea flour with ground almonds and cottage cheese.
- Add some olive oil to the mixture.
- It is also allowed to add 2 capsules of vitamin E to the composition.
- The mixture should be applied to the scalp and washed off with cool water after it dries.
Hair removal with chickpea flour
A ground bubble can also be used to remove excess facial hair. It is noteworthy that the result is fixed for a long time.
To do this, you need to mix the powder of beans and fenugreek to a paste. Apply the mixture to the desired areas and wash off after drying.
Important! This method will not harm your health, unlike other means for facial depilation.
Scrub with chickpea flour
- It is necessary to mix 3 teaspoons of chickpea flour, a teaspoon of ground oatmeal and 2 teaspoons of cornmeal with a little milk.
- The mixture should be applied to the body with massage movements.
- Wash off with warm water.
Such a scrub will remove dead cells, excess sebum and dirt from the skin.
How to make chickpea flour at home
Making chickpea flour at home will require a blender or food processor.
- Lamb peas must be washed with water, dried overnight or calcined in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- It is necessary to grind the fruits in small quantities to the state of flour.
Homemade chickpea flour should be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container. In the freezer compartment, the shelf life will last up to a year.
What can be made with chickpea flour
Powdered nahat is widely used in cooking.
- From it you can cook cakes, bread, soups and cereals.
- In the East, bladder flour is mixed with yogurt, water, milk, spices are added and fried in a hot pan.
- They also make sweet dough balls from it - Lada, chickpea halva and other delicacies.
- This flour makes a very good breading for frying fish and meat. The chickpea bean product does not absorb oil, which reduces the harm from fried foods. Thanks to this property, the crust on the dishes turns out to be crispy, with a pleasant nutty taste.
- To replace 1 egg in the recipe, mix a teaspoon of chickpea flour and the same amount of water.
Harm of chickpea flour and contraindications
Lamb peas have a lot of useful properties, but this does not negate possible harm from this product. It is not advised to use chickpea flour in such cases:
- with cholecystitis and thrombophlebitis;
- in case of inflammation in the digestive tract;
- jade and gout are also contraindications for eating chickpea flour.
You can not neglect the property of chickpea beans to provoke bloating and gas formation.
How to store chickpea flour
It is recommended to store nahat flour in a dry, dark and cool place. During storage of the product at a temperature of 0 ... 5 ° C in a tightly closed container, the beneficial properties will remain for about a year, and it can be used without fear of harm.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of chickpea flour are not the same. The beneficial properties of bladder flour are truly amazing. The scope of its application is extensive. If we take into account the contraindications to the use of this product, then its effect on human health and well-being will only be positive.
It may seem strange to create desserts from peas! But even the biggest skeptics should try at least once a dish made not from wheat, but from chickpea flour. What for? Let's figure it out.
Fans of diet food were the first to choose chickpea flour: as it turned out, despite the calorie content similar to wheat, one average serving of any dessert requires less. In addition, there is no gluten (gluten) in chickpea flour, which is a real find for people who suffer from intolerance to it. There are a lot of such people, unfortunately, there are many of them among children. With chickpea flour you can enjoy delicious desserts without fear of consequences.
Chickpea flour, of course, differs in taste from the usual wheat flour. More precisely, it differs in the texture of the finished product: they come out more tender, softer. Almost everything can be cooked from chickpea flour: muffins and muffins, pies, pancakes, pancakes, brownies and much more. And therefore, be sure to prepare yourself more such flour.
Flour can be made from either raw or boiled chickpeas. On this occasion, it is useful to know that boiled flour (we will cook it at home) does not have a characteristic pea taste, and therefore it is not worth it at all to be afraid that the dessert will have an unpleasant aftertaste. The taste is wonderful! Pure pleasure.
Cooking time: about 24 hours, active cooking time - 30-40 minutes
Finished product yield: 200 grams
Ingredients
- chickpeas 230-240 grams
- soda 1-1.5 tsp
Cooking
Pour the peas with cold water and add soda to it. Leave the peas overnight in water to swell.
In the morning, drain the water, rinse the chickpeas under running water. Put the peas in a saucepan, fill with fresh cold water and put on fire.
When the water in the pan begins to boil, foam will stand out - it must be collected.
Boil the peas from the moment of boiling for 7-10 minutes, and then drain the water, rinse the chickpeas, cover with fresh water and put the pan on the fire.
Boil peas for 1.5-2 hours. If the water boils away during the cooking process, add more little by little.
Boil chickpeas until tender. Its readiness to determine is very simple: the pea should remain intact, but if you crush it with your fingers, then inside it will be soft and tender.
Drain the boiled chickpeas and place them on a paper towel to remove excess water.
Wait for the peas to cool and then mash them into a puree.
Put the resulting puree on a baking sheet. Try to spread it evenly.
Dry the chickpeas at 80 degrees. This will take about 5-6 hours. Need to stir from time to time pea mash so that it dries evenly.
As it dries, the puree will break up into smaller fractions. Dried puree crumbles easily.
Now the resulting crumb must be crushed in a coffee grinder.
Then sift the flour through a sieve to remove any unground bits. They can be ground in a coffee grinder again.
As a result, you will get a very tender, small, weightless flour.
Store chickpea flour in a tightly closed container so that it does not absorb moisture from the environment.
