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Moong Dal Toast

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
Cook Time 10 minutes
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.
    Keyword Easy Indian toast, Gluten-free toast option, Healthy breakfast recipe, High-protein toast, Lentil toast, Moong Dal Toast, Protein-packed snack, Quick snack recipe, Vegan toast idea