Moong Dal Toast Recipe and Key Benefits You Should Not Miss

If you are searching for protein rich breakfast that can help you stay healthy, you should try moon dal toast. It can provide many health benefits when compared with butter toast and other normal toasts. It is prepared by applying ground paste of overnight soaked moong dal, popularly known as yellow lentils, fresh chopped seasonal vegetables, and shallow frying. The breakfast idea will support healthy eating habits and weight management plans.

Moon Dal Toast Nutritional Value

Per serving of the toast can offer you 90 to 180 calories, 4.8 to 8.3 grams of protein, 18.6 to 32.5 grams of carbs, 1.27 to 5 grams of fibre, negligible fat around 0.4 grams to 2.1 grams depending on the usage of oil, and several vitamins and minerals. The minerals and vitamins include folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium. It can support your sustainable nutrition requirement with great ease.

Key Benefits Of Moon Dal Toast

Excellent Source of Protein: The major ingredient of moong dal toast is plant-based protein and fibre. It helps you feel satiated, improves digestion, offers sustained energy, and enhances bowl movement.  

Supports weight Loss Plans: If you consume high-protein and fibre rich breakfast, it will help you feel full for longer duration and bring down hunger pangs that can control unwanted snacking. The low-calorie breakfast is ideal for weigh loss management.

Regulates Blood Sugar: As moon dal toast is low in glycemic index and high in fibre, it can control abrupt spikes in blood sugar levels thus becoming an ideal option for managing diabetes.

Moon Dal Toast Recipe

Professional chef Aarti Madan took to her Instagram account (@aartimadan) and shared the recipe of the protein rich moon dal toast along with benefits. 

Ingredients Required:

For Moon Dal Batter:

• 1 cup of moong dal (soaked overnight or 3-4 hours)

• Small ginger

• Green chillies as per taste

• Salt as per taste

• Half teaspoon of red chilli flakes

• 1 pinch of asafoetida/hing

• 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander

• ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder

Moong Dal Toast- Ideal for 4 people

• 8 brown bread slices

• 2 teaspoon ghee/clarified butter

Steps To Prepare:

For Preparing Moong Dal Batter

• Soak moong dal overnight or for a duration of 3-4 hours. Remove the excess water

• Transfer moong dal to mixer grinder. Add some green chilli, ginger and 2-3 tablespoons of water as per requirement. Grind all ingredients form into a coarse batter.

• Shift batter in a bowl. Add red chilli flakes, turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt, coriander and mix all ingredients properly 

For Preparing Moong Dal Toast

• Evenly spread a spoonful of the moong dal batter on bread slices.  

• Heat a pan or tawa with medium flame and add some oil or ghee

• Place the prepared moong dal toast, the side on which you have applied the batter should be facing the tawa.

• Roast from each sides for 2-3 minutes on medium flame or until it gets a nice crispy texture of golden brown

• Serve with ketchup  

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health or treatment options.