how many grams in a teaspoon of chickpea flour besan?

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• How much besan goes into a small batch of dhokla?
  Home dhokla recipes are usually written in cups, but the fine adjustments happen in teaspoons. After mixing your base of around 1 cup besan with yogurt and water, a teaspoon or two (about 2 to 4 g) extra can rescue a batter that looks too loose to hold the steam-risen sponge. Add it sifted, whisk hard, and let the batter rest before activating the eno.
• Why do recipes call for a teaspoon of besan in spice blends or marinades?
  A teaspoon (under 2 g) of toasted besan in a tandoori-style marinade absorbs surface moisture from the yogurt and helps the spice paste cling to chicken or paneer instead of sliding off in the oven. It also adds a faint roasted-chickpea depth. Toast the flour first in a dry pan until it turns a shade darker — raw besan in a marinade tastes chalky.
• Can I use a teaspoon of chickpea flour to bind a single fritter?
  Yes. For a one-person bhajia or zucchini fritter, a teaspoon or two of besan (about 2 to 4 g) sprinkled over grated vegetables draws out water and binds the mixture without the egg or breadcrumb a Western fritter would use. Salt the vegetables first, squeeze, then toss with the besan and a pinch of ajwain or cumin before pan-frying.

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