How long does Perugu Toast take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Perugu Toast serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Perugu Toast spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Perugu Toast?

3 tbsp Hung Curd, 4 Brown Bread, 1 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 Green Chilli, 20 ml Ghee, 10 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Perugu Toast?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Perugu Toast?

About 350 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Perugu Toast

Name: Perugu Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Hung Curd; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Grated; 2 cloves Garlic, Grated; 4 Brown Bread; 1 tsp Oil; 20 ml Ghee; 4 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 10 Cashew (half); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 Dry Red Chilli

15 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Curd Toast · Non-veg · Breads, Snacks & Starters

Breads Snacks & Starters

Perugu toast, or curd toast: brown bread spread with spiced hung curd and besan, pan-toasted and topped with a tempering. Mild, serves 2, 15 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Hung Curd3 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Ginger, Grated1 inch
Garlic, Grated2 cloves
Brown Bread4
Oil1 tsp
Ghee20 ml
Garlic, Crushed4 cloves
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Cashew (half)10
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli4

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	350kcal	700kcal
Protein	12g	24g
Carbohydrate	36g	72g
Fat	19g	38g
Fibre	8g	16g
Sugar	4.5g	9g

Cookd masalas for hung curd

Method

1
Add the curd to a bowl. To the same bowl, add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, besan, chopped green chilli, salt, grated ginger, grated garlic and mix well.
Hung CurdSaltRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBesan FlourGreen ChilliGingerGarlic
2
Once combined, spread the mixture on both sides of the bread. To a hot nonstick pan, add oil. Then add the bread on cook on a medium low heat for 3 minutes on both side. The bread should be golden brown.
Brown BreadOil
3
In a separate pan, add ghee. Once hot, add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes, or until fragrant and starting to turn golden brown. Then add the urad dal and cashews. Add the curry leaves, mustard seeds and red chillies. Cook for 30 seconds or until the aromatic. Pour the tempering onto the bread and serve hot!
GheeGarlicUrad Dal (whole)Cashew (half)Curry leavesMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli

Before you start

How long does Perugu Toast take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Perugu Toast serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Perugu Toast vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Perugu Toast spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Perugu Toast?: 3 tbsp Hung Curd, 4 Brown Bread, 1 tbsp Besan Flour, 1 Green Chilli, 20 ml Ghee, 10 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Perugu Toast?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Perugu Toast?: About 350 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.