Does Besan Cause Gas - #3897

I’ve been including more besan (gram flour) in my meals lately because I’m trying to cut down on wheat and eat healthier. But I’ve noticed some discomfort in my stomach after eating dishes made with besan, like pakoras and chillas. It made me wonder, does besan cause gas, or is it just something wrong with how I’m preparing it? Usually, I feel bloated or gassy a few hours after eating besan, and it seems worse when I eat it at night. Could this be because besan is heavy to digest? Or is it just my digestion being weak? I’ve heard mixed opinions—some people say besan is great for digestion, while others say it can cause bloating. So, does besan cause gas in certain people, or is it more about how it’s cooked? I also wonder if it’s related to the spices I use. When I make besan dishes, I usually add turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. Are these spices helping or making the problem worse? Or is it just that besan causes gas naturally, and I should avoid it altogether? Another thing I’m curious about is whether soaking besan before cooking would help. I know soaking helps with lentils and beans, but since besan is already a flour, would it make any difference? If besan causes gas, are there ways to prepare it that reduce this issue? I’ve also read that Ayurveda classifies certain foods as heating or cooling. Does this mean besan could aggravate certain doshas, like Vata, which might explain the gas and bloating? Is there any Ayurvedic advice on how to make besan more digestible, or should people with sensitive digestion avoid it completely? Finally, does the time of day matter when eating besan? If I avoid it at night and only eat it in the morning, would that help reduce gas? I really like besan-based recipes and don’t want to give them up unless it’s absolutely necessary.