It is also known as Gram Flour or Besan is a pulse flour made from a variety of ground chickpea. it is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, including in Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani and Sri Lankan cuisines. Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates,[3] no gluten,[4] and a higher proportion of protein than other flours.[3]

Process of manufacture

Papad can be manufactured from different variety of pulses or there could be combination of pulses as well. Adequate quantity of water is added in flour of pulses, common salt & spices and homogenous mixing is