Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
Yes. Start with Almond Flour at 1:1 by volume, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Use 1:1 by volume
Gluten-free with similar nutty character. More expensive and behaves differently in batters.
View full adjustment notes →On CupOrGram, 1 cup of besan is treated as 92 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Besan cups to grams →Use Almond Flour at 1:1 by volume — Gluten-free with similar nutty character. More expensive and behaves differently in batters. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.