Coarse Chickpea Flour
Coarse Chickpea Flour is a versatile and naturally gluten-free ingredient made from coarsely ground chickpeas, the small, knobby, beige beans that are a staple of many Indian and Mediterranean dishes.
Suggested uses
Basic prep
Ready to use. No preparation necessary.
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
Ingredients
Garbanzo Beans
One of the earliest cultivated legumes, chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) also known as garbanzo beans have been grown in India, the Middle East and parts of Africa for thousands of years. There is evidence to suggest that chickpeas may have been grown in Turkey 7,400 years ago.
They grow best in tropical and subtropical climates with heavy rainfall. Much of the world's chickpea supply comes from India, although they are also cultivated in the U.S., primarily in California. The plant grows 8 to 20 inches high and has small feathery leaves on either side of the stem. Chickpeas, like common green peas, grow in seedpods, each containing two or three beans.
Chickpea flour is a versatile and gluten-free product that can be used for cooking and baking applications, from thickening stews, making dumplings and crusting meats, to baking in breads and preparing the popular Mediterranean flatbread "socca."
Chickpeas are nutritious with a satisfyingly rich flavor. They are high in protein, fiber, manganese and vitamin B.
Classic recipe
Chickpea Soup with Fresh Oregano and Olive Oil
What to do with Coarse Chickpea flour? This Mediterranean style soup is a perfect use of our Chickpea Flour, and the cooking time is greatly reduced compared to whole Chickpeas. Lemon juice and fresh oregano keep the flavors light.