Besan and Vegetable Toast
Besan and veggie toast is a creative and healthy way to use up assorted vegetables in your refrigerator by mixing them with gram flour (besan) and spices.
This addictive and satisfying breakfast requires only basic ingredients, can be made gluten-free, and offers flexibility with vegetables and vegan yogurt. Prepare the batter in advance for quick assembly, and enjoy a fluffy, crispy toast served hot with your favorite spicy sauce.
Ingredients 18
250 g chickpea flour (besan)
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 1⁄2 tsp amchoor powder
salt, to taste
1⁄2 tsp baking soda
1⁄2 cup plain yogurt, whisked
water, as needed, if batter is too thick
1 zucchini, grated, optional
1 carrot, grated, optional
1 cup spinach, chopped, optional
1 tomato, large, finely diced, optional
1 onion, small, finely chopped, optional
2 green chilli, finely chopped
1⁄2 cup ricotta, crumbled
fresh coriander, chopped
sliced bread, thickly
vegetable oil, for drizzling on the pan while cooking
1⁄2 tsp turmeric powder
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Method 6
In a bowl, add the , , , , salt, and .
Add the whisked and mix using a balloon whisk to make a thick batter. If the batter is too thick, add water as needed. The batter should not be very runny.
Add the grated , grated , chopped , finely diced , finely chopped , green chillies, crumbled , and chopped fresh coriander. Mix well.
Take a thick slice of bread and dip it into the batter, coating both sides well. Heat a flat-bottomed non-stick pan and drizzle a little vegetable oil on it. Place the batter-coated bread on the pan.
Cook on a low to medium flame, flipping to cook both sides until crispy and golden brown.
Serve hot with your favourite chutney or tomato ketchup.
Bhavna - The Modern Desi Co's tips
You can make this batter a day in advance and quickly put it together in the morning.
Instead of using bread, you can just heat oil in a pan and pour the batter with a ladle as a pancake on the pan. Cook it on a low flame on one side before flipping it, and finish cooking until lightly crispy and golden on both sides.
