Indian-Style Egg-Free Masala French Toast
North Americans have become increasingly acquainted with the virtues of chickpea flour over the past several years, and with good reasons ranging from health to its extraordinary versatility. Made from finely milled dried chickpeas — or roasted black chickpeas in the case of Indian "besan" — the flour has fewer carbohydrates but more protein than regular wheat flour. Like wheat flour, chickpea flour can be used for baking, frying or thickening. It's also an option for those with gluten sensitivity or intolerance.
But the most exciting thing about chickpea flour from the point of view of vegans is its dense binding texture that — when combined with liquid — makes it wonderful replacement for baked goods that use both flour and eggs or as a substitute for eggs entirely in breakfast dishes. I've already made delicious vegan pancakes, crêpes, omelettes and breakfast scrambles using chickpea flour instead of eggs or flour and eggs.
This is a vegan French toast recipe that makes great use of bread that has lost its freshness. Very similar to the popular "bread pakora" snack food in India, slices of bread are dipped into a chickpea flour "egg" batter seasoned with onion, chilies, cilantro and spices and then fried to a golden brown crispy exterior and a soft delicious inside. It's a perfect breakfast that's easy to make and won't have you missing eggs at all. It will be making many more appearances at my weekend breakfast table.
Chickpea flour is usually found in natural food stores or bulk grocers, and can always be found in Indian grocers. You can make your own too by processing dried chickpeas in your food processor or high power blender until finely milled and sifting the results.
Indian-Style Egg-Free Masala French Toast |
Recipe by Lisa Turner Cuisine: Indian Published on June 4, 2019 Vegan chickpea flour French toast with Indian masala spices Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 to 30 minutes Print this recipe Ingredients:
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