how many grams in a tablespoon of chickpea flour besan?

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• How do I use chickpea flour as a vegan egg replacer?
  Whisk 1 tablespoon (5 g) of besan with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until smooth and let it sit two minutes. That slurry replaces one egg as a binder in veggie burgers, fritters, and savory pancakes. For an eggy scramble or omelet base, scale up to about 6 tablespoons (around 30 g) of besan with half a cup of water, kala namak for sulfur notes, and a pinch of turmeric.
• How much besan thickens a pot of kadhi?
  For four servings, 3 to 4 tablespoons (about 15 to 20 g) whisked into 2 cups of yogurt with water gives the silky, tangy body kadhi is known for. Whisk thoroughly so no dry lumps remain before it hits heat — chickpea flour will seize into pellets if you tip it dry into hot liquid. Simmer gently for 20 minutes to cook out the raw-bean taste.
• Can I use a tablespoon of chickpea flour to thicken salad dressing?
  Yes, and it is a useful trick for vegan creamy dressings. Toast 1 tablespoon (5 g) of besan in a dry pan until it smells nutty, whisk it into your acid and oil base, and you get body without dairy or starch slime. It also emulsifies tahini-lemon dressings that otherwise split. Toasting matters — raw besan tastes beany in something served cold.

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