{"product_id":"sadaf-chickpea-flour-454gr","title":"Sadaf Chickpea Flour, 454gr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eآرد نخودچی کوفته صدف — ۴۵۴ گرم\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSadaf Chickpea Flour\u003c\/strong\u003e (ard-e nakhudchi) is a naturally gluten-free flour made from ground chickpeas — an essential Persian kitchen ingredient with a particularly important role in koofteh, the beloved Persian stuffed meatball. In traditional Persian cooking, chickpea flour is mixed into the koofteh mixture alongside ground meat, herbs, rice, and split peas to bind the meatballs and give them their characteristic dense, satisfying texture and a subtle earthy depth. Without it, koofteh lacks the body and structure that defines the dish. Beyond koofteh, ard-e nakhudchi is the key ingredient in nan-e nakhudchi — the delicate Persian chickpea cookie scented with cardamom and rose water that is a staple of Nowruz sofrehs and Persian celebrations — and is used broadly in Persian sweets, gluten-free baking, and as a thickener in soups and stews. Sadaf is one of the most trusted brands in Persian and Middle Eastern pantry essentials. The 454gr bag is a practical everyday size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix it into your koofteh mixture alongside ground lamb or beef, herbs, rice, yellow split peas, and spices to bind and texture the meatballs for a traditional Persian stuffed koofteh, use it as the base flour for Persian nan-e nakhudchi (chickpea cookies) scented with cardamom and rose water for Nowruz and tea time, stir it into thick soups and ash as a natural thickener for body and earthiness, blend it into Persian halva and traditional sweets where a chickpea flour base is called for, use it as a gluten-free baking flour substitute in everyday recipes, or use it as a crispy coating for fried vegetables and fish. A true Persian kitchen essential from koofteh to celebration sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSadaf Chickpea Flour (ard-e nakhudchi) — naturally gluten-free chickpea flour; essential for Persian koofteh and nan-e nakhudchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e454gr bag — practical everyday size for koofteh, baking, confectionery, and cooking use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted Sadaf quality — one of the most recognised brands in Persian and Middle Eastern pantry staples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey uses: koofteh binder, Persian chickpea cookies (Nowruz), ash thickener, gluten-free baking, and Persian sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable at Vicinity Mart — your trusted source for authentic Persian pantry staples and specialty ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48903354417446,"sku":"17-2930","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6091\/3302\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-17T141306.507.jpg?v=1789679601","url":"https:\/\/vicinitymart.com\/fa\/products\/sadaf-chickpea-flour-454gr","provider":"Vicinity Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}