Topic: gram flour alternatives?

[goncalo]

I just realized I didn't buy gram flour. Could I use normal flour for cooking onion bhajis?

[chewytikka]

NO

[goncalo]

Is that your best constructive comment?

[sp]

writ large and in red.... 'tis the season of goodwill  :

fwiw i haven't seen any readily available alternatives to gram flour (the local tesco have really cut back on their range and seem to only stock the small bags of their own brand now - quite a bit dearer), but there may be some mileage in these alternatives:

http://www.foodsubs.com/Flournw.html

chickpea flour = besan (flour) = gram flour = cici flour = chana flour = garbanzo bean flour   Shopping hints:   Look for this in Indian markets or health food stores.  To make your own:  Lightly roast dried garbanzo beans, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour. Substitutes:  lightly roast dried yellow split peas, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour OR all-purpose flour (different flavor and consistency)

[Stephen Lindsay]

NO

capitals = shouting

[chewytikka]

I'll try that again
No ...not shouting, and forgot to put a smiley

But it is a simple and only answer to your question.

[goncalo]

writ large and in red.... 'tis the season of goodwill  :

fwiw i haven't seen any readily available alternatives to gram flour (the local tesco have really cut back on their range and seem to only stock the small bags of their own brand now - quite a bit dearer), but there may be some mileage in these alternatives:

http://www.foodsubs.com/Flournw.html

chickpea flour = besan (flour) = gram flour = cici flour = chana flour = garbanzo bean flour   Shopping hints:   Look for this in Indian markets or health food stores.  To make your own:  Lightly roast dried garbanzo beans, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour. Substitutes:  lightly roast dried yellow split peas, then grind them in a blender until mixture has the consistency of flour OR all-purpose flour (different flavor and consistency)

Thanks a lot for the input. I just arrived in Lisbon, where I know no spice shops (though I know where to look them up) but presumably they close for xmas and I wanted to make curry tomorrow, however I was looking forward to make bhajis to produce the so famous seasoned oil out of before going for the curry, but hey, it seems it's not gonna happen tonight. Thanks a lot though :-)

[Kashmiri Bob]

Note above the mods designate feeding back to each other.  This is good, and how it should be.   

Rob 

[Stephen Lindsay]

I'll try that again
No ...not shouting, and forgot to put a smiley

But it is a simple and only answer to your question.

Nice one chewy and a happy festive season to you!