Not so long ago, chickpea flour, which appeared on the shelves of shelves, is gaining more and more respect due to its excellent taste and a lot of uses. It is made from chickpea or lamb peas, which is widely known to people in Asia and Africa. For them, it is one of the main ingredients of local cuisine. The flour can be fried, made from pre-baked chickpeas, and raw, ground from freshly dried peas. If desired, it can be made at home.
Chickpea flour: beneficial properties
Many people have been able to evaluate the benefits of this product from their own experience. This flour is widely used in cooking, cosmetology and nutrition. Perfect for those who suffer from gluten intolerance, as well as vegetarians, due to the presence of a large amount of protein. Gently cleanses the gastrointestinal tract, removes toxins and toxins.
Structure
Chickpea flour is very rich in protein. Depending on the variety, its content ranges from 20 to 30%. And fats are in the range of 6-9%. Also pleasing is the diverse vitamin and mineral composition. Potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc and copper are the largest. There are vitamins of group B, E, folic, nicotinic and panthenolic acids, soluble and insoluble fiber. Nutritional value is due to high calorie content (360 kcal), which contributes to rapid saturation.
Cookery
In the culinary of India and many African countries, chickpea flour is used everywhere. Soups, cereals, pancakes, sweets, sauces are prepared from it, used for breading. The most prominent representatives are
Indian puddle
cakes and laddu sweets. Africans cook falafel and hummus. Chickpea flour can be mixed with any other to get different types of dough. It has an oily-nutty taste and goes well with dishes. In order to replace 1 egg in the recipe, you can mix a teaspoon of flour and the same amount of water.
Often from people with celiac disease, you can hear that chickpeas produce excellent gluten-free flour. This disease is associated with protein intolerance to some cereal crops. In this case, chickpea will not only perfectly replace the traditionally used wheat flour, but also significantly enrich the body with useful substances, since flour from it is considered the most useful of all possible.
Cosmetology
Regular use of lamb peas and flour in their diet can significantly improve the condition of the gastrointestinal tract, saturate the body with iron and calcium, which will immediately positively affect the condition of hair, skin and nails.
For external use, chickpea flour is used in the form of special face masks, body scrub, soap and washing mixture.
The recipe for the mask is very simple. A quarter cup of flour should be diluted with a similar amount of water, put on a teaspoon of natural honey and olive oil. Stir all components thoroughly and apply evenly on face. After 15-20 minutes, the natural mask can be washed off with warm water. The skin will become more tender and fresh. Helps in the fight against boils and other inflammatory processes.
To get natural chickpea soap, you need to mix a glass of flour with water until you get a thick paste. Apply it to the skin, massage easily and rinse with warm water. This mixture not only cleanses the skin, but also nourishes it.
Dietetics and medicine
The mass of healing properties of chickpeas has been known since ancient times. It was used as an excellent astringent, decoctions help the liver, liquid soups are recommended for lung disease.
The presence of a large amount of soluble plant fiber in chickpea flour allows the removal of bad cholesterol, and insoluble fiber stimulates intestinal motility, cleanses its walls, and removes accumulated toxins and toxins.
Due to its high iron content, anemia can be eliminated. Especially useful is the use of chickpea flour for women after the menstrual cycle, to restore the number of red blood cells in the blood.
Strengthening of the walls of blood vessels occurs in connection with the presence of ascorbic acid, and vitamin C improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Chickpeas are also used to treat cataracts and reduce intraocular pressure.
Nutritionists recommend eating peas pre-soaked overnight and ground in a meat grinder or blender. It is eaten in small portions throughout the day, added to salads, cereals or soups. The duration of the course is 7-8 days. After a week break, you can take another course.
Chickpea flour: beneficial properties and harm
Despite the numerous advantages and advantages, it has a number of contraindications, which should be taken into account in the application process.
It is not recommended to use chickpea flour in the following cases:
- The presence of cholecystitis and thrombophlebitis.
- With inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- If there is acute jade or gout.
It is also worth considering the fact that chickpeas belong to the legume family and can cause bloating and gas formation.