Jul 1, 2019

Besan Bread Toast/ Indian Style French Toast



 
Besan Toast

Besan toast is a very popular snack. Bread Besan Toast  is a nice alternative to French toast for those who do not eat egg. Perfect for busy mornings or for a lazy Sunday breakfast.

Preparation Time:     5 Minutes 
Cooking Time      :    15 Minutes
Recipe Category:       Snacks, Breakfast
Serves                      2 Nos.

Ingredients:

Besan/ Chickpea Flour                ½ Cup
Bread Slices                                4 Nos.
Finely Chopped Capsicums           2 Tablespoon
Finely Chopped Tomatoes             2 Tablespoon
Finely Chopped Green Chillies       1/2 Teaspoon
Red Chili Powder                          ¼ Teaspoon
Carom seeds (Ajwain/Omam)        ½ Teaspoon
Asafetida powder                          a Pinch
Salt                                             To Taste
Oil/ Butter                                    As required
Water                                          As Required

Method:
  • Sift a cup of Besan (chickpea flour) to remove lumps.
  • In a bowl add Besan and Ajwain, red pepper powder, cumin powder, asafetida and salt and mix well.
  • Pour water little at a time and with a spoon or a whisk mix the Besan and make a smooth batter.
  • In this batter add chopped capsicums, Tomatoes and Green chilies and Mix well.

  • Heat a griddle until hot. Dip the bread in the batter and use your hands to spread the batter evenly on the bread
  • Let the bread cook for 4 to 5 minutes, drizzle little oil around the bread pieces.
  • With the spatula turn the bread pieces around and cook for 2 to 3 minutes then turn them around and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toast the bread both sides, on a low flame until brown and crisp and toasted.
  • Take  them off from the pan and place them on a plate over paper towel, so that extra oil  absorbed.
  • Serve Besan Toast hot with coriander chutney, ketchup or the pickle of  your choice. 
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Notes:
  • The choice of bread to be used depends upon you. You could choose whole wheat bread , flax seed bread, Multigrain bread etc.
  • You can add finely chopped coriander leaves, grated carrots on it.
Besan Toast



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