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Easy Homemade Chickpea Flour Recipe (Step-by-Step Guide)

Emma
Learn how to make chickpea flour at home using two easy methods. This step-by-step recipe is perfect for gluten-free baking and healthy cooking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

For Method 1 (Dry Chickpeas)

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

For Method 2 (Soaked Chickpeas)

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • 1 Water (for soaking)

Instructions
 

Method 1 – Using Dry Chickpeas

  • Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and let them air dry completely.
  • Add them to a blender or food processor and grind into a fine powder.
  • Sift the flour through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Method 2 – Soak + Dry Method

  • Soak chickpeas in a bowl of water for 8–12 hours.
  • Drain, rinse, and spread on a baking tray.
  • Dry in the oven at 150°F (65°C) for 6–10 hours until completely dry.
  • Blend into a fine flour, sift, and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use organic chickpeas to avoid pesticide residue.
  • Make small batches for best freshness.
  • Store in fridge or freezer to extend shelf life.
  • Ideal for recipes like socca, falafel, gluten-free pancakes, or muffins.
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