Moong Dal Toast: A Delicious Way To Revive Leftover Chapatis

23 Dec Moong Dal Toast: A Delicious Way To Revive Leftover Chapatis

Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Moong Dal Toast: A delicious way to revive leftover chapatis with step wise pictorial and video method.

Now no more wastage of leftover Chapatis (Indian Flatbread). This recipe is a great and innovative way to utilise them in the utmost interesting and delicious manner turning into toasts that often go to waste in households.

It’s an excellent example of how simple ingredients, when combined with creativity, can result in a dish loved by everyone, from kids to elders.

The star ingredient here is moong dal, which is not only nutritious but also adds a unique flavor and texture to the toast.

Leftover Chapatis, which no one likes to eat usually go to dustbin or is kept to feed the street animals. There’s nothing more great gesture than feeding the animals who roam the streets in search of scraps and rarely have anyone to feed them. Even if fresh chapatis are made, let’s ensure the needs of these animals are considered. However, throwing food into the dustbin is never an acceptable option.

Even before this recipe, we never used to throw the food and leftover Chapatis were reused into nachos or noodles, of which we have created the block posts as well.

In the given recipe, Chapatis offer a perfect crispy base for the moong dal paste to spread and comes out as s snack, which is not just tasty but healthy as the same time. It’s a great go with your evening tea or even as a quick, healthy breakfast option.

Also, to enjoy this delicacy, you need not to be dependent upon the leftover chapatis only and it can be created with the slice of bread as well, ensuring you never miss out on enjoying this delicious snack.

If making on a non stick tawa, this is just few drops of oil which needs to be used but in case you don’t want to use even a single drop of oil, baking is the best alternative making it a guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious individuals.

Vegan and easy to prepare, Moong Dal Toast is a dish that brings together sustainability, taste and nutrition. Whether you’re looking to make the best use of leftover chapatis or just craving a quick, wholesome snack, this recipe is your go-to solution.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF MOONG DAL TOAST :

MAKING OF PASTE

Wash and soak moong dal for 4 hours in water at room temperature. If you are short of time, soak dal in boiling hot water for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Better cover the bowl to cease the heat inside.

Drain the water and put dal in grinder jar alongwith green chilies, ginger and water.

Grind to a fine paste.

PREPARATION OF SPREAD & TOAST

Take the paste out in a bowl and add carrot, onion, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.

Give it a good mix.

Spread 2-3 tbsp of paste on leftover roti or bread. We did it on both. Sprinkle sesame seeds.

Brush non stick pan with oil. Place the roti/bread on tawa. Paste applied side should be faced towards the tawa.

Roast from both the sides till brown.

To bake in oven, arrange the roti or/& bread on a baking tray and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Bake @200°C in preheated oven on the top rack for 20-25 minutes or until brown.

Cut in desired pieces and enjoy with tomato ketchup or any dip of your choice. ENJOY !

MOONG DAL TOAST – RECIPE CARD

Moong Dal Toast: A delicious way to revive leftover Chapatis

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Moong Dal Toast is a protein-packed, crispy snack made with soaked lentils, spices, and bread, perfect for quick, healthy bites.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Snack, snacks

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

FOR MAKING PASTE

• 1 cup moong dal
• Small piece of ginger
• 2 green chilies
• 2-3 tbsp water

FOR PREPARING SPREAD & TOAST

• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup onion (thinly chopped)
• Handful of coriander leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• White sesame seeds as per need
• Leftover roti or bread slices as required

FOR COOKING ON TAWA

• Oil as required

Instructions

 

MAKING OF PASTE

• Wash and soak moong dal for 4 hours in water at room temperature. If you are short of time, soak dal in boiling hot water for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Better cover the bowl to cease the heat inside.
• Drain the water and put dal in grinder jar alongwith green chilies, ginger and water.
• Grind to a fine paste.

PREPARATION OF SPREAD & TOAST

• Take the paste out in a bowl and add carrot, onion, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
• Give it a good mix.
• Spread 2-3 tbsp of paste on leftover roti or bread. We did it on both.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds.
• Brush non stick pan with oil.
• Place the roti or bread on tawa. Paste applied side should be faced towards the tawa.
• Roast from both the sides till brown.
• To bake in oven, arrange the roti or/& bread on a baking tray and sprinkle sesame seeds.
• Bake @200°C in preheated oven on the top rack for 20-25 minutes or until brown.
• Cut in desired pieces and enjoy with tomato ketchup or any dip of your choice.

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