Besan (Chickpea Flour) vs Cornstarch

A side-by-side guide to substituting Cornstarch for Besan (Chickpea Flour) (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Cornstarch for every 1 cup of Besan (Chickpea Flour).

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Besan (Chickpea Flour)

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Besan (Chickpea Flour)

Cornstarch

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

Tags: gluten-freebudget

Notes: Use about 3/4 cup cornstarch per 1 cup besan for lighter, crispier results in fritters or batters. Less protein, more delicate texture.

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When to use Cornstarch instead of Besan (Chickpea Flour)

Use about 3/4 cup cornstarch per 1 cup besan for lighter, crispier results in fritters or batters. Less protein, more delicate texture. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Cornstarch for Besan (Chickpea Flour)?

Yes — Use about 3/4 cup cornstarch per 1 cup besan for lighter, crispier results in fritters or batters. Less protein, more delicate texture. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Besan (Chickpea Flour) to Cornstarch?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Besan (Chickpea Flour) and Cornstarch interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Use about 3/4 cup cornstarch per 1 cup besan for lighter, crispier results in fritters or batters..

Is Cornstarch a better substitute than other options for Besan (Chickpea Flour)?

Cornstarch is one of the options SubSwap lists for Besan (Chickpea Flour). The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Besan (Chickpea Flour) substitutes.

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