FOOD LIBRARY

Besan Bread Toast

Ingredients

  • 40 g besan (chickpea flour)
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread (60 g)
  • 30 g onion, finely chopped
  • 30 g tomato, finely chopped
  • 10 g fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 g salt
  • 5 ml oil for cooking

Preparation

  1. Mix besan with onion, tomato, coriander, spices and ~40 ml water to a thick spreadable batter.
  2. Spread mixture evenly over both bread slices.
  3. Heat tawa, lightly oil, place bread batter-side down.
  4. Cook 2โ€“3 min until golden, flip and toast other side briefly.
  5. Press gently for even cooking; remove when crisp.
  6. Serve hot as one portion.