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Moong Dal Toast (Lentil Toast)
A nutritious and flavorful lentil-based toast perfect for breakfast or snack, combining soaked moong dal with vegetables and spices, cooked on bread slices.
Ingredients
Moong Dal
- 3/4 cup Moong Dal (Small Yellow Lentils) (Rinsed and soaked for 3-4 hours)
- 6 to 8 slices Bread Slices (For making toasts)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Onions
- 1/4 cup Chopped Carrots
- 1/4 cup Chopped Bell peppers
- 2 to 3 tbsp Chopped Coriander or Cilantro
- 1 piece Green Chilli
- 1 inch Ginger
- 3/4 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 2 tsp Sesame seeds (Til)
- For cooking Oil / Ghee / Butter (As needed)
Instructions
- Rinse and soak moong dal for 3-4 hours.
- Grind soaked dal with ginger, green chili, cumin seeds, adding minimal water to form a thick paste.
- Mix in salt, spices, and chopped vegetables. Spread the mixture on bread slices, sprinkle sesame seeds, and cook on a greased pan until crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the toasts, brush with oil, and cook until the other side is golden brown. Serve hot with ketchup or dip.
Notes
You can adjust spice levels and vegetables as per taste. Soaking the dal overnight speeds up preparation.