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A savory and spiced twist on classic French toast, this Gujarati specialty, also known as Bombay Toast, features bread slices dipped in a flavorful egg and chickpea flour batter loaded with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, pan-fried to golden perfection. It's a quick, satisfying, and protein-rich meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty snack.
Prepare the Masala Batter
Incorporate Vegetables
Coat and Pan-Fry the Toast
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A savory and spiced twist on classic French toast, this Gujarati specialty, also known as Bombay Toast, features bread slices dipped in a flavorful egg and chickpea flour batter loaded with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, pan-fried to golden perfection. It's a quick, satisfying, and protein-rich meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty snack.
This gujarati recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 310.43 calories per serving with 12.82g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Serve Hot
Sprinkle a tablespoon of grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese on top of the toast after flipping it in the pan. Cover with a lid for a minute to melt the cheese.
Omit the eggs and milk. Increase besan to 1/2 cup and mix with about 3/4 cup of water or plant-based milk to form a pancake-like batter. Proceed with the rest of the recipe.
Incorporate other finely chopped or grated vegetables like bell peppers (capsicum), carrots, or spinach into the batter for added nutrition and flavor.
Add 1 tablespoon of fine semolina (rava/sooji) or rice flour to the batter for an extra crispy texture on the outside.
The combination of eggs and chickpea flour (besan) provides a high-quality protein boost, which is essential for muscle maintenance, repair, and keeping you full longer.
This dish offers a balanced mix of carbohydrates from bread and protein from eggs, providing a steady release of energy to power you through your morning without a sugar crash.
The inclusion of fresh vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and coriander leaves contributes essential vitamins (like Vitamin C and K), minerals, and antioxidants to your meal.
One serving, which consists of two pieces of masala french toast, contains approximately 310-340 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the type of bread and amount of oil used.
It can be a relatively healthy breakfast option. It's rich in protein from eggs and besan, and contains vegetables. To make it healthier, use whole wheat bread and minimal oil for pan-frying.
Regular French toast is typically sweet, made with a batter of egg, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, and served with syrup or fruit. Gujarati Masala French Toast is savory, using a spiced batter with chickpea flour, onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
It's best to make the batter fresh. If you make it in advance, the vegetables, especially onions and tomatoes, will release water, making the batter too thin and potentially altering the flavor.
Sogginess is usually caused by over-soaking the bread in the batter or using very fresh bread. Use day-old bread as it's drier and holds its structure better. Dip the bread for only 10-15 seconds per side.