5 Minute Besan Bread Recipe
If you are tired of making the same poha, upma or paratha every morning, this instant besan bread recipe is a simple recipe worth trying. Bread slices are completely covered with a thick, flavorful besan and vegetable mixture, then cooked on a pan until golden and lightly crisp outside.
The best part is that there is no soaking, grinding or long preparation involved. With besan, bread and a few vegetables, you can make this easy breakfast for the whole family or pack it in the kids’ tiffin.
Why You’ll love this Recipe
Quick and easy: A practical option for busy mornings when you need breakfast without much preparation.
Tasty and flavorful: Besan is mixed with vegetables, spices and pav bhaji masala for a delicious savory flavor.
Good texture: The bread becomes lightly crisp while the vegetable besan coating stays soft and flavorful.
Vegetable-packed: Carrot, capsicum, tomato, onion, green chilli and coriander add color, flavor and some extra nutrients.
Kid-friendly: Cut the cooked bread into smaller pieces and serve it as a breakfast or tiffin option.
Minimal preparation: There is no need to ferment or rest the batter when using baking soda.
About This Recipe
This besan bread recipe is a fun way to turn simple bread slices into something much more interesting. A thick mixture of besan, vegetables and Indian spices is spread generously over the bread. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top before the bread is cooked on a pan.
The bread is first cooked with the besan-coated side facing down. More mixture is then spread over the other side, so the bread becomes completely covered with the flavorful besan mixture.
The result is golden on the outside, soft and savory inside, with little bits of vegetables throughout. Pav bhaji masala gives it an especially delicious Indian-style flavor without requiring many additional spices.
It works particularly well as an instant breakfast, evening snack or kids’ tiffin recipe when you want something different from regular bread toast.
Besan Bread Recipe Step by Step Video
Key Ingredients
Besan
Besan, or gram flour, forms the main coating for this recipe. It creates a flavorful outer layer around the bread and helps the vegetables and spices stick to the slices.
Mixed Vegetables
Carrot, capsicum, tomato and onion add texture, color and flavor. Chop them finely so they mix evenly into the besan and cook properly.
Pav Bhaji Masala
A little pav bhaji masala gives the besan mixture a deeper, more flavorful taste. It also makes the recipe taste different from an ordinary besan chilla.
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
Since this is designed as an instant breakfast recipe, a small amount of baking soda is added along with lemon juice. This helps give the mixture a lighter texture without requiring a long resting time.
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How to make Besan Bread Recipe with Step-by-step Photos
1. Prepare the Besan Mixture
Take 1 cup besan in a mixing bowl and sieve it first. This simple step helps remove lumps and gives you a smoother mixture.
2. Add Capsicum, Carrot, Tomato, Onion, Green chilli, Fresh coriander, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Coriander powder, Pav bhaji masala, Salt.
3. Start adding water little by little while mixing continuously. Do not add all the water at once. The vegetables will also release some moisture as the mixture sits.
4. The mixture should be thick enough to spread over bread. It should not be runny like a thin pakora batter.
5. Add 2 pinches of baking soda followed by lemon juice.
6. Mix gently until everything is combined. If you have enough time to let the mixture rest for around 5–10 minutes, baking soda is not necessary.
7. Take a bread slice and spread the prepared besan mixture evenly over one side.
8. Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the top.
9. Heat a pan and add 1 teaspoon oil.
10. Place the bread on the pan with the besan-coated side facing down.
11. Now spread the besan mixture over the other side of the bread as well. This way, both sides of the bread will be covered with the vegetable besan mixture.
12. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the second side too.
13. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
14. After 5 minutes, drizzle a little oil over the top and carefully flip the bread. Cook the other side for around 2–3 minutes.
15. Once the bread is golden and cooked through, remove it from the pan.
16. Cut each piece into two portions and serve besan bread hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.
Variations & Substitutions
- Bread: White, brown or whole-wheat bread can be used.
- Vegetables: You can adjust the vegetables according to what is available, while keeping the overall mixture thick.
- Masala: Pav bhaji masala gives the recipe its characteristic flavor, but you can adjust the quantity slightly according to your preference.
- Sesame seeds: White sesame seeds work particularly well, but they can be skipped if unavailable.
- Kids’ version: Use less chilli and serve with tomato ketchup or a mild chutney.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this instant besan bread hot with tomato ketchup, green chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.
For breakfast, it can be paired with a cup of tea, milk or another simple beverage. For children, cut the pieces into smaller portions before packing them in the tiffin.
It is also a useful option for those mornings when you have bread at home but want something more interesting than ordinary toast.
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5 Minute Besan Bread Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Sieve the besan into a mixing bowl.
- Add all the chopped vegetables, coriander, spices and salt.
- Add water gradually and mix to make a thick, spreadable mixture.
- Add baking soda and lemon juice and mix gently.
- Spread the mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the mixture.
- Heat a pan and add 1 teaspoon oil.
- Place the bread with the coated side facing down.
- Spread besan mixture over the other side and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add a little oil, flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Turn the bread onto its sides briefly so the edges cook properly.
- Cut into two pieces and serve hot.
