Masala Dal Toast with Fried Egg
Thick, spiced dal spooned over crisp toast with a fried egg. A very good lazy brunch.
Made with Tarka dal base. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time15 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.71 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat your ready made tarka dal base (see the base recipe) in a pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until thick and steaming hot all the way through.
5 min - 2
Toast the bread.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Fry the cumin and chilli for 30 seconds and stir half into the dal.
0 min 30 s - 4
Fry the eggs in the same pan with the rest of the oil.
- 5
Spoon the dal on to the toast, top with an egg, red onion and coriander and serve with lemon.
Tips
- Cook the dal down until thick enough to sit on toast.
- Use sturdy bread so it does not go soggy.
- A little lime pickle on the side works well if you tolerate gluten.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Keep leftover dal in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make it gluten free?
Yes. Use gluten free bread and check the labels on the egg free and gluten free items you buy.
Can I make it vegan?
Skip the egg and top with sliced avocado instead.
Can I use tinned lentils?
The ready made dal base is better, as it already has flavour.
More made with tarka dal base
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
